YEARLY HIGH
0.2194 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1793 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1956 NAD

2018 HTG to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0401 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1889 to the December average rate of 0.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2194 was down 3.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2276, 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 1,097 NAD
2017 Average 1,025 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 897 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.65 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2134
0.1812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to NAD 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 0.1898, compared to 0.2013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0172 NAD (High: 0.2194 / Low: 0.2022). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 NAD (High: 0.1867 / Low: 0.1800).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+1.19%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2107
2017 Avg (September) 0.2082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1941 0.1844 0.1889
February 0.1899 0.1793 0.1844
March 0.1867 0.1800 0.1839
April 0.1926 0.1832 0.1868
May 0.1981 0.1884 0.1937
June 0.2074 0.1937 0.2011
July 0.2114 0.1962 0.2027
August 0.2159 0.1987 0.2080
September 0.2194 0.2022 0.2107
October 0.2117 0.1992 0.2053
November 0.2013 0.1859 0.1942
December 0.1929 0.1839 0.1872