YEARLY HIGH
2.6103 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.0576 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2519 ARS

2017 GTQ to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.6103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.0576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5527 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1135 to the December average rate of 2.4116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6103 was up 22.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1336, 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 13,051 ARS
2016 Average 9,709 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 10,288 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,763.43 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4439
2.0561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to ARS 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 2.1246, compared to 2.3793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2695 ARS (High: 2.6103 / Low: 2.3407). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0468 ARS (High: 2.1310 / Low: 2.0842).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2695
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0381 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.4116) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3011 (+14.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.4116
2016 Avg (December) 2.1105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1378 2.0854 2.1135
February 2.1234 2.0709 2.1003
March 2.1310 2.0842 2.1099
April 2.1156 2.0576 2.0884
May 2.2076 2.0764 2.1420
June 2.2702 2.1604 2.1935
July 2.4511 2.2481 2.3514
August 2.4462 2.3454 2.3969
September 2.4087 2.3266 2.3588
October 2.4096 2.3577 2.3743
November 2.4068 2.3490 2.3825
December 2.6103 2.3407 2.4116