2018 HTG to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8084 DJF

YEARLY LOW

2.2980 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6393 DJF

2018 HTG to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.8084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.2980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5104 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7707 to the December average rate of 2.3409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8084 was down 5.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9574, 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 14,042 DJF

2017 Average 13,774 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 11,490 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,552.24 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8137

2.2979

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HTG to DJF 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 2.7450, compared to 2.5336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7450

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1197 DJF (High: 2.6842 / Low: 2.5645). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 DJF (High: 2.7622 / Low: 2.7330).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1197

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.7707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0956 (+3.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.7707

2017 Avg (January) 2.6751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8084	2.7224	2.7707
February	2.7885	2.7507	2.7683
March	2.7622	2.7330	2.7470
April	2.7548	2.7126	2.7305
May	2.7788	2.7129	2.7486
June	2.7669	2.6721	2.7048
July	2.7434	2.6360	2.6802
August	2.6842	2.5645	2.6434
September	2.5803	2.5496	2.5668
October	2.5542	2.4711	2.5188
November	2.5025	2.4141	2.4515
December	2.4141	2.2980	2.3409