YEARLY HIGH
0.1165 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0999 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1116 GTQ

2018 HTG to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.1165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1140 to the December average rate of 0.1017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1165 was down 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1203, 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 583 GTQ
2017 Average 566 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 499 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.23 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1165
0.1003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to GTQ 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 0.1145, compared to 0.1086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0050 GTQ (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.0999). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GTQ (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.1145).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1138) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-2.46%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1138
2017 Avg (June) 0.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1151 0.1124 0.1140
February 0.1150 0.1145 0.1148
March 0.1157 0.1145 0.1148
April 0.1155 0.1137 0.1144
May 0.1162 0.1138 0.1151
June 0.1165 0.1125 0.1138
July 0.1155 0.1110 0.1129
August 0.1130 0.1083 0.1114
September 0.1110 0.1095 0.1104
October 0.1109 0.1077 0.1093
November 0.1084 0.1044 0.1062
December 0.1049 0.0999 0.1017