2018 QAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1324 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.0056 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0663 GTQ

2018 QAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.1324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1268 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0197 to the December average rate of 2.1206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1324 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,662 GTQ

2017 Average 9,999 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 10,028 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 634.00 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1327

2.0094

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.0353, compared to 2.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0353

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0413 GTQ (High: 2.1184 / Low: 2.0771). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 GTQ (High: 2.0242 / Low: 2.0198).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.1225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1566 (+7.97%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.1225

2017 Avg (October) 1.9659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0289	2.0056	2.0197
February	2.0242	2.0198	2.0219
March	2.0388	2.0247	2.0324
April	2.0385	2.0290	2.0362
May	2.0556	2.0373	2.0438
June	2.0620	2.0531	2.0578
July	2.0636	2.0569	2.0587
August	2.0794	2.0562	2.0617
September	2.1184	2.0771	2.1026
October	2.1324	2.1094	2.1225
November	2.1225	2.1055	2.1179
December	2.1265	2.0894	2.1206