YEARLY HIGH
0.1882 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1652 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1766 CAD

2017 GTQ to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1758 to the December average rate of 0.1735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1882 was down 1.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1912, 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 941 CAD
2016 Average 872 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 826 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.99 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1871
0.1666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CAD 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 0.1807, compared to 0.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0075 CAD (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1770). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 CAD (High: 0.1837 / Low: 0.1808).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1854) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+9.71%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1854
2016 Avg (May) 0.1690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1785 0.1731 0.1758
February 0.1806 0.1740 0.1768
March 0.1837 0.1808 0.1820
April 0.1858 0.1805 0.1830
May 0.1882 0.1825 0.1854
June 0.1845 0.1770 0.1814
July 0.1772 0.1707 0.1739
August 0.1758 0.1708 0.1734
September 0.1705 0.1652 0.1683
October 0.1755 0.1691 0.1714
November 0.1763 0.1729 0.1738
December 0.1757 0.1710 0.1735