2018 XCD to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8730 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.7021 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7840 GTQ

2018 XCD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.8730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 2.7021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1708 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7203 to the December average rate of 2.8614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8730 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,365 GTQ

2017 Average 13,601 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 13,511 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.18 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8755

2.7062

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.7420, compared to 2.8261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0575 GTQ (High: 2.8562 / Low: 2.7987). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 GTQ (High: 2.7278 / Low: 2.7212).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.8590) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1390 (+5.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.8590

2017 Avg (October) 2.7200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7334	2.7021	2.7203
February	2.7278	2.7212	2.7240
March	2.7467	2.7285	2.7385
April	2.7464	2.7336	2.7434
May	2.7694	2.7438	2.7535
June	2.7784	2.7664	2.7725
July	2.7803	2.7710	2.7736
August	2.8015	2.7702	2.7769
September	2.8562	2.7987	2.8330
October	2.8730	2.8419	2.8590
November	2.8597	2.8318	2.8525
December	2.8652	2.8554	2.8614