2017 GTQ to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GTQ to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GTQ to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 15.6633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 14.7250.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9383 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3005 to the December average rate of 15.3610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.6633 was down 0.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GTQ to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.2178, compared to 15.2890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0712 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.7208 JPY (High: 15.4625 / Low: 14.7417). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2632 JPY (High: 15.2461 / Low: 14.9829).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3650 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 15.3610) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.6474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7135 (+4.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6010 | 14.9588 | 15.3005 |
| February | 15.3940 | 15.0313 | 15.2393 |
| March | 15.6633 | 15.0441 | 15.3610 |
| April | 15.2075 | 14.7250 | 14.9960 |
| May | 15.5807 | 15.0957 | 15.3002 |
| June | 15.3507 | 14.9016 | 15.1101 |
| July | 15.5713 | 15.1987 | 15.3770 |
| August | 15.2461 | 14.9829 | 15.1026 |
| September | 15.4625 | 14.7417 | 15.1567 |
| October | 15.5132 | 15.2162 | 15.3630 |
| November | 15.5187 | 15.0789 | 15.3738 |
| December | 15.4984 | 15.2243 | 15.3610 |