YEARLY HIGH
15.6633 JPY
YEARLY LOW
14.7250 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2534 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 78,316 JPY
2016 Average 71,520 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 73,625 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,691.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.4151
14.9579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7208
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (March) 15.3610
2016 Avg (March) 14.6474

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