YEARLY HIGH
1.1288 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.0557 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0882 GTQ

2017 CNY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.1288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.0557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0731 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0898 to the December average rate of 1.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1288 was down 5.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,220 GTQ
2016 Average 28,635 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 26,391 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,828.35 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1203
1.0602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.0741, compared to 1.1022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0311 GTQ (High: 1.1107 / Low: 1.0796). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 GTQ (High: 1.0843 / Low: 1.0708).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.1124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0161 (-1.43%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.1124
2016 Avg (September) 1.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1030 1.0795 1.0898
February 1.0895 1.0699 1.0786
March 1.0731 1.0557 1.0670
April 1.0770 1.0611 1.0664
May 1.0764 1.0572 1.0652
June 1.0843 1.0708 1.0778
July 1.0844 1.0673 1.0785
August 1.1107 1.0796 1.0897
September 1.1288 1.0980 1.1124
October 1.1170 1.1012 1.1090
November 1.1175 1.1026 1.1082
December 1.1286 1.1070 1.1153