YEARLY HIGH
0.0758 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0616 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0698 GTQ

2018 ISK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0716 to the December average rate of 0.0642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0758 was up 0.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 379 GTQ
2017 Average 345 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 308 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.00 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0756
0.0615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0725, compared to 0.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0050 GTQ (High: 0.0688 / Low: 0.0638). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 GTQ (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0719).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+10.44%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0744
2017 Avg (March) 0.0674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0732 0.0699 0.0716
February 0.0737 0.0719 0.0729
March 0.0758 0.0732 0.0744
April 0.0754 0.0731 0.0744
May 0.0730 0.0702 0.0716
June 0.0715 0.0686 0.0702
July 0.0716 0.0697 0.0704
August 0.0708 0.0685 0.0697
September 0.0704 0.0675 0.0693
October 0.0688 0.0638 0.0660
November 0.0639 0.0616 0.0627
December 0.0665 0.0624 0.0642