YEARLY HIGH
0.9473 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8859 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9193 CNY

2017 GTQ to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.9473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.8859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9176 to the December average rate of 0.8966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9473 was up 1.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9316, 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 4,736 CNY
2016 Average 4,369 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,430 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.87 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9430
0.8924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CNY 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 0.9311, compared to 0.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0259 CNY (High: 0.9263 / Low: 0.9004). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 CNY (High: 0.9339 / Low: 0.9222).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.9372) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0942 (+11.17%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.9372
2016 Avg (March) 0.8430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9264 0.9066 0.9176
February 0.9346 0.9178 0.9271
March 0.9473 0.9319 0.9372
April 0.9424 0.9285 0.9378
May 0.9459 0.9290 0.9388
June 0.9339 0.9222 0.9278
July 0.9369 0.9222 0.9272
August 0.9263 0.9004 0.9177
September 0.9107 0.8859 0.8990
October 0.9081 0.8952 0.9017
November 0.9070 0.8949 0.9024
December 0.9034 0.8861 0.8966