YEARLY HIGH
0.9378 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.8136 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8664 GTQ

2018 SEK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.9378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.8136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1242 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9139 to the December average rate of 0.8556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9378 was up 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,689 GTQ
2017 Average 4,310 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,068 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 621.13 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9237
0.8186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.8840, compared to 0.8487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0515 GTQ (High: 0.8780 / Low: 0.8265). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 GTQ (High: 0.8572 / Low: 0.8423).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0829 (+9.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9149
2017 Avg (February) 0.8320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9343 0.8919 0.9139
February 0.9378 0.8884 0.9149
March 0.9064 0.8872 0.8981
April 0.8936 0.8486 0.8761
May 0.8641 0.8319 0.8501
June 0.8707 0.8303 0.8508
July 0.8596 0.8363 0.8494
August 0.8517 0.8136 0.8274
September 0.8780 0.8265 0.8547
October 0.8673 0.8437 0.8542
November 0.8572 0.8423 0.8509
December 0.8654 0.8490 0.8556