YEARLY HIGH
6.0515 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
5.3122 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6690 GTQ

2017 CAD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 6.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 5.3122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7393 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6899 to the December average rate of 5.7632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0515 was down 1.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.1729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,258 GTQ
2016 Average 28,715 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 26,561 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,696.72 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.9976
5.3385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5.5362, compared to 5.8019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2301 GTQ (High: 5.6490 / Low: 5.4188). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0894 GTQ (High: 5.5316 / Low: 5.4422).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2301
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0894

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1622 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.9427) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1905 (+3.31%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.9427
2016 Avg (September) 5.7522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7774 5.6015 5.6899
February 5.7460 5.5359 5.6580
March 5.5316 5.4422 5.4958
April 5.5402 5.3812 5.4653
May 5.4803 5.3122 5.3935
June 5.6490 5.4188 5.5147
July 5.8577 5.6434 5.7509
August 5.8541 5.6896 5.7667
September 6.0515 5.8662 5.9427
October 5.9121 5.6982 5.8356
November 5.7834 5.6736 5.7522
December 5.8478 5.6923 5.7632