YEARLY HIGH
0.6385 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.5022 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5720 GTQ

2018 NAD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.6385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.5022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1363 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6035 to the December average rate of 0.5433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6385 was up 6.90% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,193 GTQ
2017 Average 2,765 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 2,511 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681.53 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6345
0.5139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.6040, compared to 0.5400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0546 GTQ (High: 0.5970 / Low: 0.5424). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 GTQ (High: 0.6059 / Low: 0.5839).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0546
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

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 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+10.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6225
2017 Avg (February) 0.5615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6234 0.5901 0.6035
February 0.6385 0.6050 0.6225
March 0.6367 0.6142 0.6245
April 0.6267 0.5963 0.6127
May 0.6059 0.5839 0.5946
June 0.5970 0.5424 0.5665
July 0.5724 0.5415 0.5571
August 0.5676 0.5151 0.5361
September 0.5461 0.5022 0.5240
October 0.5451 0.5187 0.5327
November 0.5633 0.5337 0.5468
December 0.5653 0.5308 0.5433