2017 BOB to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0920 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.0342 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0597 GTQ

2017 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.0920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 1.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0865 to the December average rate of 1.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0920 was down 3.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,460 GTQ

2016 Average 5,512 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 5,171 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.44 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0907

1.0399

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.0654, compared to 1.0541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0185 GTQ (High: 1.0526 / Low: 1.0342). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 GTQ (High: 1.0648 / Low: 1.0581).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0865) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0209 (-1.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0865

2016 Avg (January) 1.1074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0920	1.0785	1.0865
February	1.0796	1.0612	1.0713
March	1.0648	1.0581	1.0623
April	1.0646	1.0566	1.0589
May	1.0608	1.0483	1.0559
June	1.0647	1.0555	1.0575
July	1.0614	1.0447	1.0503
August	1.0526	1.0342	1.0441
September	1.0532	1.0358	1.0465
October	1.0678	1.0531	1.0630
November	1.0622	1.0472	1.0570
December	1.0716	1.0598	1.0635