YEARLY HIGH
10.9433 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
10.2882 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6038 GTQ

2018 JOD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 10.9433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 10.2882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6551 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3608 to the December average rate of 10.8958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9433 was up 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,717 GTQ
2017 Average 51,830 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 51,441 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,275.47 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9493
10.3073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 10.4445, compared to 10.7630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2191 GTQ (High: 10.8794 / Low: 10.6602). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 GTQ (High: 10.3931 / Low: 10.3621).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2191
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 10.8896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5230 (+5.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 10.8896
2017 Avg (October) 10.3665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4191 10.2882 10.3608
February 10.3931 10.3621 10.3767
March 10.4658 10.4004 10.4353
April 10.4729 10.4125 10.4497
May 10.5490 10.4514 10.4883
June 10.5833 10.5355 10.5562
July 10.5903 10.5548 10.5644
August 10.6711 10.5370 10.5759
September 10.8794 10.6602 10.7872
October 10.9433 10.8250 10.8896
November 10.8927 10.7874 10.8654
December 10.9121 10.8751 10.8958