YEARLY HIGH
4855.5680 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3966.8329 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4495.8371 IRR

2017 GTQ to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4855.5680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 3966.8329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 888.7350 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4218.5505 to the December average rate of 4794.7244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4855.5680 was up 20.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 4033.5463, 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 24,277,840 IRR
2016 Average 19,824,200 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 19,834,165 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,443,675.25 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4852.3418
4160.9331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to IRR 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 4377.5474, compared to 4614.1267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 236.5793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4377.5474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4614.1267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 382.3857 IRR (High: 4349.2186 / Low: 3966.8329). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.5785 IRR (High: 4438.0728 / Low: 4405.4944).

January Spread (Volatile) ±382.3857
June Spread (Stable) ±32.5785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.1019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4794.7244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4006.9711), the exchange rate shifted by +787.7533 (+19.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 4794.7244
2016 Avg (December) 4006.9711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4349.2186 3966.8329 4218.5505
February 4409.6889 4318.3034 4370.3612
March 4443.5354 4385.9982 4408.9973
April 4442.8564 4401.7689 4417.7821
May 4448.7307 4403.5821 4426.3477
June 4438.0728 4405.4944 4423.2458
July 4526.8850 4427.2562 4465.9943
August 4574.0158 4462.9694 4520.0252
September 4587.5823 4529.9606 4559.7973
October 4705.8608 4537.5211 4616.3135
November 4763.3975 4683.8261 4727.9054
December 4855.5680 4730.9839 4794.7244