YEARLY HIGH
6.5011 GMD
YEARLY LOW
5.6575 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2323 GMD

2017 GTQ to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 6.5011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.6575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8436 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7924 to the December average rate of 6.4643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.5011 was up 13.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.7511, 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 32,505 GMD
2016 Average 27,618 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 28,288 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,217.83 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5315
5.7252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GMD 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 6.0900, compared to 6.3747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2332 GMD (High: 5.8907 / Low: 5.6575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 GMD (High: 6.4941 / Low: 6.4342).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2332
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.4579) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7706 (+13.55%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.4579
2016 Avg (November) 5.6873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8907 5.6575 5.7924
February 6.0559 5.8246 5.9576
March 6.1541 6.0209 6.0819
April 6.1921 6.1261 6.1562
May 6.3243 6.1751 6.2869
June 6.3118 6.2338 6.2649
July 6.3794 6.2712 6.3036
August 6.3918 6.2235 6.3165
September 6.3360 6.2744 6.3023
October 6.4694 6.2514 6.4036
November 6.5011 6.4304 6.4579
December 6.4941 6.4342 6.4643