YEARLY HIGH
0.2559 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2428 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2498 GTQ

2018 TWD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.2428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2499 to the December average rate of 0.2513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2559 was up 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,279 GTQ
2017 Average 1,208 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,214 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.10 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2544
0.2437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.2510, compared to 0.2486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0080 GTQ (High: 0.2532 / Low: 0.2452). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 GTQ (High: 0.2504 / Low: 0.2481).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+5.66%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2535
2017 Avg (March) 0.2399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2530 0.2462 0.2499
February 0.2540 0.2503 0.2517
March 0.2559 0.2514 0.2535
April 0.2556 0.2497 0.2524
May 0.2504 0.2481 0.2493
June 0.2532 0.2452 0.2491
July 0.2473 0.2443 0.2455
August 0.2467 0.2428 0.2446
September 0.2531 0.2465 0.2494
October 0.2519 0.2481 0.2501
November 0.2524 0.2486 0.2505
December 0.2531 0.2498 0.2513