2018 PEN to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3443 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.2451 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2895 GTQ

2018 PEN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 2.3443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 2.2451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0993 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2861 to the December average rate of 2.2984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3443 was up 2.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,722 GTQ

2017 Average 11,274 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 11,225 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.28 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3241

2.2607

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.2816, compared to 2.2975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0560 GTQ (High: 2.3443 / Low: 2.2884). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 GTQ (High: 2.2945 / Low: 2.2781).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.3135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0627 (+2.79%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.3135

2017 Avg (September) 2.2508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2951	2.2651	2.2861
February	2.2907	2.2451	2.2660
March	2.3034	2.2591	2.2772
April	2.3052	2.2815	2.2953
May	2.2886	2.2530	2.2737
June	2.3013	2.2831	2.2910
July	2.2945	2.2781	2.2883
August	2.2951	2.2529	2.2810
September	2.3443	2.2884	2.3135
October	2.3284	2.3024	2.3188
November	2.2981	2.2758	2.2851
December	2.3180	2.2776	2.2984