YEARLY HIGH
0.5093 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4845 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4996 AED

2017 GTQ to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.5093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.4845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4886 to the December average rate of 0.4996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5093 was up 3.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,546 AED
2016 Average 2,415 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,422 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.91 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5070
0.4869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to AED 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 0.4975, compared to 0.5018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0096 AED (High: 0.4994 / Low: 0.4899). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AED (High: 0.5021 / Low: 0.4984).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5053) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+3.71%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5053
2016 Avg (August) 0.4873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4934 0.4845 0.4886
February 0.4994 0.4899 0.4954
March 0.5032 0.4969 0.4994
April 0.5029 0.4982 0.5001
May 0.5033 0.4984 0.5009
June 0.5021 0.4984 0.5005
July 0.5091 0.5000 0.5031
August 0.5093 0.5009 0.5053
September 0.5050 0.5008 0.5027
October 0.5016 0.4978 0.4997
November 0.5032 0.4976 0.5005
December 0.5013 0.4975 0.4996