2018 RUB to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1324 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.1084 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1202 GTQ

2018 RUB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1298 to the December average rate of 0.1144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1324 was up 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 662 GTQ

2017 Average 631 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 542 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.67 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1314

0.1114

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1249, compared to 0.1155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0118 GTQ (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1178). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GTQ (High: 0.1307 / Low: 0.1280).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1295) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+2.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1295

2017 Avg (February) 0.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1315	0.1273	0.1298
February	0.1324	0.1261	0.1295
March	0.1307	0.1280	0.1295
April	0.1297	0.1178	0.1221
May	0.1217	0.1163	0.1194
June	0.1215	0.1174	0.1194
July	0.1213	0.1177	0.1193
August	0.1191	0.1101	0.1131
September	0.1176	0.1084	0.1133
October	0.1190	0.1152	0.1173
November	0.1176	0.1132	0.1159
December	0.1166	0.1111	0.1144