YEARLY HIGH
0.1480 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1398 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1429 GTQ

2018 PHP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.1398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1455 to the December average rate of 0.1465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1480 was down 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 37,006 GTQ
2017 Average 36,484 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 34,950 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,056.00 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1471
0.1399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.1426, compared to 0.1432 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.1426
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.1432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 GTQ (High: 0.1480 / Low: 0.1430). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GTQ (High: 0.1429 / Low: 0.1414).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0050
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-3.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1455
2017 Avg (January) 0.1511

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1480 0.1430 0.1455
February 0.1437 0.1406 0.1419
March 0.1429 0.1414 0.1420
April 0.1437 0.1411 0.1425
May 0.1438 0.1414 0.1424
June 0.1432 0.1398 0.1411
July 0.1415 0.1398 0.1405
August 0.1419 0.1400 0.1409
September 0.1430 0.1408 0.1419
October 0.1452 0.1416 0.1433
November 0.1479 0.1448 0.1461
December 0.1479 0.1455 0.1465