2018 MRO to GTQ Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MRO to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MRO to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0205.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0371 was up 75.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MRO to GTQ Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0208, compared to 0.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0155 GTQ (High: 0.0371 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0207).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+11.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0209 | 0.0205 | 0.0207 |
| February | 0.0207 | 0.0207 | 0.0207 |
| March | 0.0209 | 0.0207 | 0.0208 |
| April | 0.0210 | 0.0208 | 0.0209 |
| May | 0.0210 | 0.0208 | 0.0209 |
| June | 0.0211 | 0.0210 | 0.0211 |
| July | 0.0211 | 0.0210 | 0.0211 |
| August | 0.0212 | 0.0209 | 0.0210 |
| September | 0.0217 | 0.0212 | 0.0214 |
| October | 0.0371 | 0.0215 | 0.0226 |
| November | 0.0216 | 0.0214 | 0.0216 |
| December | 0.0217 | 0.0216 | 0.0217 |