2018 SAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0697 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.9472 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0060 GTQ

2018 SAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.0697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.9472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1225 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9604 to the December average rate of 2.0613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0697 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,348 GTQ

2017 Average 9,801 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 9,736 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 612.49 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0714

1.9503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.9758, compared to 2.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0417 GTQ (High: 2.0583 / Low: 2.0166). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 GTQ (High: 1.9660 / Low: 1.9608).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.0600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0999 (+5.09%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.0600

2017 Avg (October) 1.9601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9700	1.9472	1.9604
February	1.9660	1.9608	1.9630
March	1.9794	1.9661	1.9734
April	1.9792	1.9699	1.9770
May	1.9957	1.9629	1.9835
June	2.0021	1.9858	1.9976
July	2.0035	1.9969	1.9987
August	2.0184	1.9961	2.0010
September	2.0583	2.0166	2.0414
October	2.0697	2.0479	2.0600
November	2.0597	2.0398	2.0548
December	2.0639	2.0570	2.0613