2017 GTQ to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GTQ to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GTQ to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 124.7855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 118.7003.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0852 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.7244 to the December average rate of 122.4157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 124.7855 was up 3.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 120.7207, 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 KPW 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 121.9017, compared to 122.9612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0595 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.3691 KPW (High: 122.3967 / Low: 120.0277). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8908 KPW (High: 123.0339 / Low: 122.1431).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7512 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 123.8235) against the same month in 2016 (average: 119.3931), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4303 (+3.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 120.8869 | 118.7003 | 119.7244 |
| February | 122.3967 | 120.0277 | 121.4020 |
| March | 123.3136 | 121.7829 | 122.3706 |
| April | 123.2112 | 122.0698 | 122.5425 |
| May | 123.3218 | 122.1305 | 122.7415 |
| June | 123.0339 | 122.1431 | 122.6293 |
| July | 124.7334 | 122.4978 | 123.2674 |
| August | 124.7855 | 122.7543 | 123.8235 |
| September | 123.7472 | 122.7230 | 123.1849 |
| October | 122.9055 | 121.9673 | 122.4336 |
| November | 123.3082 | 121.9413 | 122.6423 |
| December | 122.8241 | 121.9107 | 122.4157 |