YEARLY HIGH
5.8954 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
5.3951 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6374 GTQ

2017 AUD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5.8954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 5.3951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5003 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6056 to the December average rate of 5.6258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8954 was down 2.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,477 GTQ
2016 Average 28,277 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 26,975 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,501.75 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8605
5.4125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 5.5712, compared to 5.7035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2838 GTQ (High: 5.7009 / Low: 5.4172). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0957 GTQ (High: 5.7283 / Low: 5.6326).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2838
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1324 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.8231) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1117 (+1.96%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.8231
2016 Avg (September) 5.7115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7009 5.4172 5.6056
February 5.7283 5.6326 5.6841
March 5.6842 5.5268 5.6064
April 5.6126 5.4835 5.5380
May 5.5497 5.3951 5.4498
June 5.6310 5.4341 5.5436
July 5.8351 5.5557 5.6981
August 5.8304 5.6966 5.7535
September 5.8954 5.7437 5.8231
October 5.7992 5.6272 5.7265
November 5.6691 5.5323 5.5941
December 5.7312 5.5007 5.6258