YEARLY HIGH
1.0411 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.9792 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0083 GTQ

2018 SRD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 1.0411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.9792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0619 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9854 to the December average rate of 1.0369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0411 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,205 GTQ
2017 Average 4,909 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,896 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.53 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0420
0.9802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.9925, compared to 1.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0208 GTQ (High: 1.0350 / Low: 1.0141). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 GTQ (High: 0.9871 / Low: 0.9848).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0360) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0487 (+4.93%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0360
2017 Avg (October) 0.9873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9905 0.9792 0.9854
February 0.9871 0.9848 0.9858
March 0.9940 0.9874 0.9910
April 0.9939 0.9892 0.9928
May 1.0022 0.9929 0.9964
June 1.0055 1.0011 1.0033
July 1.0150 1.0033 1.0052
August 1.0152 1.0038 1.0063
September 1.0350 1.0141 1.0266
October 1.0411 1.0298 1.0360
November 1.0363 1.0262 1.0337
December 1.0382 1.0347 1.0369