YEARLY HIGH
0.0617 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0548 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0584 GTQ

2018 JMD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0592 to the December average rate of 0.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0617 was up 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309 GTQ
2017 Average 287 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 274 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.43 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0615
0.0548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0587, compared to 0.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0033 GTQ (High: 0.0604 / Low: 0.0571). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0596 / Low: 0.0590).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+4.82%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0609
2017 Avg (November) 0.0581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0596 0.0590 0.0592
February 0.0591 0.0580 0.0586
March 0.0590 0.0576 0.0582
April 0.0596 0.0588 0.0594
May 0.0596 0.0589 0.0593
June 0.0590 0.0567 0.0578
July 0.0580 0.0562 0.0572
August 0.0562 0.0548 0.0554
September 0.0572 0.0552 0.0562
October 0.0604 0.0571 0.0585
November 0.0617 0.0602 0.0609
December 0.0610 0.0600 0.0605