YEARLY HIGH
209.0907 LBP
YEARLY LOW
198.9089 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.2452 LBP

2017 GTQ to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 209.0907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 198.9089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1819 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.5705 to the December average rate of 206.1923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 209.0907 was up 3.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 202.1355, 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 1,045,454 LBP
2016 Average 992,642 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 994,544 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,909.29 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

207.8691
199.9070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LBP 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 204.1952, compared to 206.2951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.1952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.2951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.0043 LBP (High: 205.6739 / Low: 200.6696). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1025 LBP (High: 206.9379 / Low: 204.8354).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.0043
April Spread (Stable) ±2.1025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.9783 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 207.2056) against the same month in 2016 (average: 200.2452), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9605 (+3.48%).

2017 Avg (August) 207.2056
2016 Avg (August) 200.2452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 202.4310 198.9089 200.5705
February 205.6739 200.6696 203.5007
March 205.6969 202.7655 204.5812
April 206.9379 204.8354 205.4686
May 207.3025 204.7838 205.7466
June 206.6817 203.5946 205.3037
July 208.2403 204.7993 206.0583
August 209.0907 205.4849 207.2056
September 208.7174 205.3467 206.5474
October 207.6542 204.6936 205.5690
November 207.9120 205.0577 206.1982
December 207.6320 204.7222 206.1923