2018 PKR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0671 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.0553 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0622 GTQ

2018 PKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0664 to the December average rate of 0.0556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0671 was down 7.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 33,540 GTQ

2017 Average 34,912 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 27,639 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,900.91 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0676

0.0545

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0651, compared to 0.0593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0049 GTQ (High: 0.0627 / Low: 0.0578). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GTQ (High: 0.0667 / Low: 0.0665).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0659) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-6.22%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0659

2017 Avg (March) 0.0702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0668	0.0661	0.0664
February	0.0667	0.0665	0.0665
March	0.0671	0.0641	0.0659
April	0.0642	0.0640	0.0641
May	0.0647	0.0641	0.0643
June	0.0649	0.0616	0.0631
July	0.0618	0.0580	0.0602
August	0.0615	0.0604	0.0609
September	0.0626	0.0615	0.0621
October	0.0627	0.0578	0.0595
November	0.0580	0.0573	0.0575
December	0.0576	0.0553	0.0556