YEARLY HIGH
0.0141 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 GTQ

2018 XAF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0137 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0141 was up 4.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70 GTQ
2017 Average 63 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 65 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.55 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0140
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+16.19%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0139
2017 Avg (March) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0134 0.0137
February 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
March 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139
April 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
May 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
June 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
July 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
August 0.0135 0.0130 0.0132
September 0.0138 0.0134 0.0136
October 0.0137 0.0134 0.0135
November 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
December 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134