YEARLY HIGH
0.2631 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2307 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2458 GTQ

2018 UYU to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.2631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.2307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2574 to the December average rate of 0.2400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2631 was down 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,316 GTQ
2017 Average 1,283 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,154 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.93 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2648
0.2306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.2540, compared to 0.2376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0242 GTQ (High: 0.2611 / Low: 0.2368). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GTQ (High: 0.2631 / Low: 0.2608).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.50%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2620
2017 Avg (April) 0.2581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2598 0.2544 0.2574
February 0.2599 0.2546 0.2580
March 0.2621 0.2594 0.2607
April 0.2631 0.2608 0.2620
May 0.2611 0.2368 0.2468
June 0.2421 0.2361 0.2389
July 0.2455 0.2371 0.2403
August 0.2494 0.2348 0.2406
September 0.2363 0.2307 0.2335
October 0.2369 0.2323 0.2349
November 0.2400 0.2351 0.2364
December 0.2415 0.2385 0.2400