YEARLY HIGH
0.0045 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 GTQ

2017 BIF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0045 was down 9.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 GTQ
2016 Average 24 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 21 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.86 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0045
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GTQ (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0042).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0045) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-8.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0045
2016 Avg (January) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
February 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
March 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
April 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
May 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
June 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
July 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
August 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
September 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
November 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042