2017 GTQ to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0844 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.0229 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0600 HKD

2017 GTQ to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 1.0844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0615 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0318 to the December average rate of 1.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0844 was up 4.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0409, 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 5,422 HKD

2016 Average 5,105 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,114 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.42 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0805

1.0274

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to HKD 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 1.0529, compared to 1.0672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0204 HKD (High: 1.0553 / Low: 1.0349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 HKD (High: 1.0660 / Low: 1.0585).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0760) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0471 (+4.58%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0760

2016 Avg (August) 1.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0421	1.0229	1.0318
February	1.0553	1.0349	1.0467
March	1.0640	1.0503	1.0558
April	1.0653	1.0548	1.0584
May	1.0680	1.0557	1.0620
June	1.0669	1.0581	1.0625
July	1.0825	1.0631	1.0695
August	1.0844	1.0663	1.0760
September	1.0742	1.0652	1.0696
October	1.0660	1.0585	1.0618
November	1.0701	1.0571	1.0636
December	1.0674	1.0578	1.0626