YEARLY HIGH
0.0051 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 GTQ

2018 LBP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0051 was up 2.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 GTQ
2017 Average 24 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 24 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.59 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0052
0.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0049, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GTQ (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0051).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.02%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0051
2017 Avg (October) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
March 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049
April 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049
May 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
June 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
July 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
August 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
September 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
October 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051
December 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051