YEARLY HIGH
0.1854 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1696 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1775 AUD

2017 GTQ to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1784 to the December average rate of 0.1778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1854 was down 3.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1913, 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 927 AUD
2016 Average 885 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 848 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.66 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1847
0.1706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to AUD 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 0.1795, compared to 0.1754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0092 AUD (High: 0.1846 / Low: 0.1754). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 AUD (High: 0.1775 / Low: 0.1746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1835) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.66%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1835
2016 Avg (May) 0.1787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1846 0.1754 0.1784
February 0.1775 0.1746 0.1759
March 0.1809 0.1759 0.1784
April 0.1824 0.1782 0.1806
May 0.1854 0.1802 0.1835
June 0.1840 0.1776 0.1804
July 0.1800 0.1714 0.1755
August 0.1755 0.1715 0.1738
September 0.1741 0.1696 0.1717
October 0.1777 0.1724 0.1746
November 0.1808 0.1764 0.1788
December 0.1818 0.1745 0.1778