YEARLY HIGH
0.2773 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2641 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2721 BBD

2017 GTQ to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.2773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.2641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2661 to the December average rate of 0.2720, 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 0.2773 was up 3.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2684, 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 1,387 BBD
2016 Average 1,315 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,321 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.00 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2761
0.2652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BBD 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 0.2709, compared to 0.2732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0050 BBD (High: 0.2772 / Low: 0.2722). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 0.2734 / Low: 0.2714).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2752) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+3.71%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2752
2016 Avg (August) 0.2653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2679 0.2641 0.2661
February 0.2720 0.2679 0.2697
March 0.2740 0.2706 0.2719
April 0.2738 0.2713 0.2723
May 0.2741 0.2714 0.2728
June 0.2734 0.2714 0.2725
July 0.2772 0.2722 0.2739
August 0.2773 0.2728 0.2752
September 0.2750 0.2727 0.2737
October 0.2731 0.2710 0.2721
November 0.2740 0.2710 0.2725
December 0.2729 0.2709 0.2720