YEARLY HIGH
2.3313 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.1762 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2336 MDL

2018 GTQ to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.3313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 2.1762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1551 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3053 to the December average rate of 2.2208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3313 was down 14.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7264, 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 11,657 MDL
2017 Average 12,544 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,881 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.68 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3164
2.1842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MDL 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 2.2535, compared to 2.2137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0638 MDL (High: 2.3313 / Low: 2.2676). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 MDL (High: 2.2362 / Low: 2.2054).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6687), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3633 (-13.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3053
2017 Avg (January) 2.6687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3313 2.2676 2.3053
February 2.2905 2.2486 2.2650
March 2.2642 2.2190 2.2388
April 2.2362 2.2054 2.2186
May 2.2719 2.2229 2.2415
June 2.2695 2.2358 2.2517
July 2.2548 2.2082 2.2292
August 2.2389 2.2017 2.2162
September 2.2164 2.1762 2.1952
October 2.2209 2.1888 2.2015
November 2.2355 2.2029 2.2195
December 2.2354 2.1904 2.2208