2017 GTQ to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

227.2897 CDF

YEARLY LOW

153.9169 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

198.3317 CDF

2017 GTQ to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 227.2897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 153.9169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.3728 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.5043 to the December average rate of 214.6182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 227.2897 was up 42.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 159.6031, 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 1,136,449 CDF

2016 Average 637,030 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 769,585 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 366,863.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

224.8632

155.7444

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CDF 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 182.0711, compared to 214.5923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.5212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.0711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.5923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 20.8800 CDF (High: 223.8166 / Low: 202.9367). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8488 CDF (High: 214.3719 / Low: 212.5231).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.8800

October Spread (Stable) ±1.8488

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.5825 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 219.1033) against the same month in 2016 (average: 129.5733), the exchange rate shifted by +89.5300 (+69.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 219.1033

2016 Avg (August) 129.5733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.3837	153.9169	161.5043
February	177.8845	165.7438	171.6831
March	184.0164	177.4145	180.8129
April	190.8391	183.7539	187.4859
May	195.2266	191.1882	192.8555
June	203.8568	194.0625	198.0848
July	223.8166	202.9367	212.9699
August	227.2897	211.4318	219.1033
September	214.8913	212.2736	213.5208
October	214.3719	212.5231	213.2297
November	215.9157	211.9303	214.1120
December	217.8081	212.4472	214.6182