YEARLY HIGH
0.2035 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1827 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1922 NZD

2018 GTQ to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.1827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1875 to the December average rate of 0.1901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2035 was up 1.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2002, 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 1,017 NZD
2017 Average 957 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 914 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.70 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2014
0.1846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to NZD 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 0.1887, compared to 0.1957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0087 NZD (High: 0.1914 / Low: 0.1827). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 NZD (High: 0.1878 / Low: 0.1844).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+6.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2000
2017 Avg (August) 0.1883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1924 0.1845 0.1875
February 0.1883 0.1837 0.1860
March 0.1878 0.1844 0.1863
April 0.1914 0.1827 0.1864
May 0.1961 0.1907 0.1933
June 0.1975 0.1894 0.1924
July 0.1988 0.1949 0.1965
August 0.2035 0.1962 0.2000
September 0.2010 0.1940 0.1980
October 0.2022 0.1960 0.1984
November 0.1947 0.1884 0.1915
December 0.1930 0.1865 0.1901