YEARLY HIGH
0.4689 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3942 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4127 GTQ

2017 EGP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.4689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.3942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0748 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4037 to the December average rate of 0.4127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4689 was down 52.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,345 GTQ
2016 Average 4,075 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,971 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.84 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4419
0.4003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.4128, compared to 0.4126 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) 0.4128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0729 GTQ (High: 0.4689 / Low: 0.3960). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 GTQ (High: 0.4180 / Low: 0.4145).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4384) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9782), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5398 (-55.18%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4384
2016 Avg (February) 0.9782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4216 0.3942 0.4037
February 0.4689 0.3960 0.4384
March 0.4566 0.4028 0.4178
April 0.4098 0.4031 0.4064
May 0.4072 0.4031 0.4054
June 0.4089 0.4035 0.4053
July 0.4113 0.4037 0.4075
August 0.4149 0.4065 0.4095
September 0.4160 0.4122 0.4140
October 0.4180 0.4145 0.4166
November 0.4184 0.4123 0.4154
December 0.4160 0.4099 0.4127