2018 LSL to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6382 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.4906 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5719 GTQ

2018 LSL to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.6382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.4906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1476 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6034 to the December average rate of 0.5423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6382 was up 6.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,191 GTQ

2017 Average 2,764 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 2,453 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.89 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6347

0.5092

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.6037, compared to 0.5402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0560 GTQ (High: 0.5466 / Low: 0.4906). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 GTQ (High: 0.6366 / Low: 0.6162).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+10.88%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6222

2017 Avg (February) 0.5612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6213	0.5901	0.6034
February	0.6382	0.6050	0.6222
March	0.6366	0.6162	0.6242
April	0.6266	0.5955	0.6131
May	0.6046	0.5839	0.5934
June	0.5971	0.5427	0.5659
July	0.5726	0.5413	0.5591
August	0.5680	0.5174	0.5409
September	0.5466	0.4906	0.5196
October	0.5447	0.5174	0.5318
November	0.5633	0.5338	0.5472
December	0.5650	0.5309	0.5423