YEARLY HIGH
0.4860 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3831 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4457 GTQ

2017 ARS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.4860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1029 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4732 to the December average rate of 0.4151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4860 was down 17.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,430 GTQ
2016 Average 2,582 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,916 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.53 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4852
0.4087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.4709, compared to 0.4205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0441 GTQ (High: 0.4272 / Low: 0.3831). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 GTQ (High: 0.4241 / Low: 0.4150).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0441
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0583 (-10.86%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4789
2016 Avg (April) 0.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4795 0.4678 0.4732
February 0.4829 0.4709 0.4762
March 0.4798 0.4693 0.4740
April 0.4860 0.4727 0.4789
May 0.4816 0.4530 0.4670
June 0.4629 0.4405 0.4560
July 0.4448 0.4080 0.4255
August 0.4264 0.4088 0.4173
September 0.4298 0.4152 0.4240
October 0.4241 0.4150 0.4212
November 0.4257 0.4155 0.4197
December 0.4272 0.3831 0.4151