YEARLY HIGH
0.1134 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1054 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1082 GTQ

2017 AFN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1126 to the December average rate of 0.1062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1134 was down 1.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 567 GTQ
2016 Average 561 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 527 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.00 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1133
0.1055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1097, compared to 0.1067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0022 GTQ (High: 0.1122 / Low: 0.1101). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GTQ (High: 0.1080 / Low: 0.1072).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1126) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.00%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1126
2016 Avg (January) 0.1115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1134 0.1114 0.1126
February 0.1122 0.1101 0.1110
March 0.1106 0.1094 0.1103
April 0.1102 0.1084 0.1089
May 0.1087 0.1072 0.1078
June 0.1084 0.1073 0.1078
July 0.1079 0.1063 0.1070
August 0.1070 0.1055 0.1062
September 0.1072 0.1061 0.1066
October 0.1080 0.1072 0.1076
November 0.1076 0.1064 0.1069
December 0.1070 0.1054 0.1062