YEARLY HIGH
207.4675 LBP
YEARLY LOW
194.6078 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.1311 LBP

2018 GTQ to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 207.4675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 194.6078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8597 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.9745 to the December average rate of 195.1482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 207.4675 was down 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 209.0907, 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 1,037,338 LBP
2017 Average 1,026,263 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 973,039 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,298.72 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

207.0571
194.0656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LBP 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 204.2408, compared to 198.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.2408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.5781 LBP (High: 200.4824 / Low: 195.9043). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3878 LBP (High: 196.1369 / Low: 194.7492).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.5781
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3878

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.8911 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 205.9745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 200.5705), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4039 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 205.9745
2017 Avg (January) 200.5705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.4675 204.7483 205.9745
February 206.4769 204.9297 205.6610
March 205.9234 203.8341 204.6851
April 204.9707 203.4390 203.9575
May 204.8191 201.7854 203.3701
June 203.0738 201.0949 201.7969
July 202.6979 200.5715 201.6829
August 203.2772 199.8593 201.6078
September 200.4824 195.9043 197.7168
October 196.7349 194.6078 195.7518
November 197.6112 195.6164 196.2210
December 196.1369 194.7492 195.1482