YEARLY HIGH
0.9653 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.8818 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9249 GTQ

2018 NOK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.9653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.8818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9300 to the December average rate of 0.8957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9653 was up 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,826 GTQ
2017 Average 4,450 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,409 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.44 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9584
0.8900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 0.9349, compared to 0.9150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0623 GTQ (High: 0.9569 / Low: 0.8946). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 GTQ (High: 0.9353 / Low: 0.9133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0623
June 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9527) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0879 (+10.17%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9527
2017 Avg (March) 0.8648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9569 0.8946 0.9300
February 0.9625 0.9229 0.9396
March 0.9653 0.9407 0.9527
April 0.9552 0.9264 0.9450
May 0.9287 0.9019 0.9190
June 0.9353 0.9133 0.9229
July 0.9343 0.9115 0.9219
August 0.9178 0.8831 0.8995
September 0.9516 0.9010 0.9275
October 0.9502 0.9199 0.9355
November 0.9248 0.8957 0.9096
December 0.9089 0.8818 0.8957