2017 GHS to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7828 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.5451 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6721 GTQ

2017 GHS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.7828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.5451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2377 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7518 to the December average rate of 1.6298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7828 was down 12.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,914 GTQ

2016 Average 9,640 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 7,725 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,188.72 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7645

1.6119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 1.6958, compared to 1.6484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1658 GTQ (High: 1.7109 / Low: 1.5451). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 GTQ (High: 1.6789 / Low: 1.6645).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1658

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 0.0858 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.7518) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9659), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2141 (-10.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.7518

2016 Avg (January) 1.9659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7828	1.7103	1.7518
February	1.7178	1.5882	1.6660
March	1.7109	1.5451	1.6247
April	1.7700	1.6965	1.7415
May	1.7520	1.6601	1.7138
June	1.7211	1.6543	1.6773
July	1.6818	1.6482	1.6645
August	1.6573	1.6275	1.6454
September	1.6643	1.6175	1.6496
October	1.6789	1.6645	1.6714
November	1.6754	1.5843	1.6298
December	1.6443	1.6198	1.6298