2018 SDG to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0534 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.1612 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4189 GTQ

2018 SDG to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.1612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8923 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0484 to the December average rate of 0.1625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0534 was down 10.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,267 GTQ

2017 Average 5,542 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 806 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,461.28 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1371

0.0731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5277, compared to 0.3101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6412 GTQ (High: 1.0470 / Low: 0.4058). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GTQ (High: 0.1622 / Low: 0.1612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6412

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5770 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0484) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1682), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1198 (-10.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0484

2017 Avg (January) 1.1682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0534	1.0456	1.0484
February	1.0470	0.4058	0.4714
March	0.4122	0.4070	0.4093
April	0.4123	0.4080	0.4096
May	0.4153	0.4091	0.4120
June	0.4167	0.4124	0.4156
July	0.4178	0.4151	0.4163
August	0.4206	0.4147	0.4164
September	0.4284	0.4185	0.4248
October	0.4283	0.1624	0.2789
November	0.1622	0.1612	0.1618
December	0.1630	0.1617	0.1625