YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0125 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0130 GTQ

2018 SOS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0134 was up 1.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 GTQ
2017 Average 63 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 63 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.37 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0134
0.0126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+5.13%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0133
2017 Avg (October) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0125 0.0127
February 0.0127 0.0126 0.0127
March 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
April 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
May 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
June 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
July 0.0130 0.0129 0.0130
August 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
September 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
October 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
November 0.0133 0.0132 0.0133
December 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133