YEARLY HIGH
7.1531 PHP
YEARLY LOW
6.7557 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0000 PHP

2018 GTQ to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 7.1531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 6.7557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3974 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8717 to the December average rate of 6.8270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1531 was up 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,765 PHP
2017 Average 34,272 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 33,778 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,987.07 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.1485
6.7977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to PHP 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 7.0142, compared to 6.9858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2351 PHP (High: 6.9908 / Low: 6.7557). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0774 PHP (High: 7.0746 / Low: 6.9972).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2351
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0774

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1344 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 7.1192) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.9322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1870 (+2.70%).

2018 Avg (July) 7.1192
2017 Avg (July) 6.9322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9908 6.7557 6.8717
February 7.1124 6.9599 7.0469
March 7.0746 6.9972 7.0412
April 7.0896 6.9573 7.0176
May 7.0739 6.9538 7.0223
June 7.1516 6.9818 7.0852
July 7.1531 7.0684 7.1192
August 7.1441 7.0448 7.0972
September 7.1018 6.9949 7.0477
October 7.0622 6.8855 6.9792
November 6.9081 6.7627 6.8448
December 6.8747 6.7629 6.8270