YEARLY HIGH
1.9838 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.8223 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9090 GTQ

2018 RON to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.9838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.8223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1615 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9284 to the December average rate of 1.8922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9838 was up 3.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,919 GTQ
2017 Average 9,087 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 9,111 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 807.72 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9674
1.8556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.9272, compared to 1.8908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0851 GTQ (High: 1.9073 / Low: 1.8223). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 GTQ (High: 1.9018 / Low: 1.8714).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0851
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

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 0.0578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.9581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2287 (+13.22%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.9581
2017 Avg (March) 1.7294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9635 1.8864 1.9284
February 1.9787 1.9290 1.9525
March 1.9838 1.9436 1.9581
April 1.9789 1.9238 1.9529
May 1.9279 1.8571 1.8950
June 1.8964 1.8566 1.8762
July 1.9018 1.8714 1.8847
August 1.9073 1.8223 1.8649
September 1.9481 1.8912 1.9207
October 1.9234 1.8821 1.9020
November 1.8933 1.8576 1.8802
December 1.9146 1.8765 1.8922