YEARLY HIGH
1.7354 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.3856 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6032 ALL

2018 HTG to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.3856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3498 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6971 to the December average rate of 1.4270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7354 was down 12.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,677 ALL
2017 Average 9,152 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 6,928 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,749.15 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7242
1.4000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to ALL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6589, compared to 1.5475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1030 ALL (High: 1.4886 / Low: 1.3856). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0373 ALL (High: 1.5810 / Low: 1.5437).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0828 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6971) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9201), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2230 (-11.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6971
2017 Avg (January) 1.9201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7354 1.6741 1.6971
February 1.7023 1.6560 1.6758
March 1.6822 1.6240 1.6505
April 1.6486 1.6088 1.6265
May 1.6881 1.6292 1.6616
June 1.6804 1.6220 1.6416
July 1.6576 1.5906 1.6237
August 1.6579 1.5651 1.6173
September 1.5810 1.5437 1.5652
October 1.5647 1.5208 1.5421
November 1.5369 1.4803 1.5098
December 1.4886 1.3856 1.4270