YEARLY HIGH
0.5025 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.4739 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4873 GTQ

2018 MVR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.5025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.4739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4773 to the December average rate of 0.5004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5025 was down 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,513 GTQ
2017 Average 2,382 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 2,369 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.25 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5030
0.4745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.4798, compared to 0.4947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0120 GTQ (High: 0.5012 / Low: 0.4892). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 GTQ (High: 0.5012 / Low: 0.4993).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.5007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+4.93%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.5007
2017 Avg (October) 0.4772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4794 0.4739 0.4773
February 0.4783 0.4759 0.4769
March 0.4816 0.4770 0.4790
April 0.4818 0.4764 0.4806
May 0.4826 0.4769 0.4800
June 0.4870 0.4823 0.4851
July 0.4879 0.4817 0.4859
August 0.4897 0.4844 0.4862
September 0.5012 0.4892 0.4964
October 0.5025 0.4987 0.5007
November 0.5002 0.4951 0.4988
December 0.5012 0.4993 0.5004