2017 GTQ to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.1359 BTN

YEARLY LOW

8.0580 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.8519 BTN

2017 GTQ to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 9.1359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 8.0580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0779 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0574 to the December average rate of 8.7386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.1359 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.1518, 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 45,680 BTN

2016 Average 44,179 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 40,290 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,389.47 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.0905

8.6930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BTN 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 8.9039, compared to 8.7999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9039

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.8139 BTN (High: 8.8720 / Low: 8.0580). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1034 BTN (High: 8.8302 / Low: 8.7268).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8139

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1034

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1772 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.0574) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.7928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2646 (+3.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.0574

2016 Avg (January) 8.7928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.1359	8.9560	9.0574
February	9.0949	8.9760	9.0453
March	9.1255	8.8037	8.9659
April	8.8585	8.7030	8.7887
May	8.8659	8.7225	8.7856
June	8.8302	8.7268	8.7805
July	8.9184	8.7867	8.8297
August	8.8720	8.0580	8.7261
September	8.9616	8.7226	8.8138
October	8.9289	8.8165	8.8552
November	8.9113	8.7460	8.8359
December	8.7920	8.6882	8.7386