YEARLY HIGH
17.1594 LRD
YEARLY LOW
12.0845 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2104 LRD

2017 GTQ to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 17.1594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.0845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0748 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4575 to the December average rate of 17.0694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.1594 was up 35.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.6250, 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 85,797 LRD
2016 Average 58,761 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 60,423 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,374.13 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.5306
11.9963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LRD 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 12.7343, compared to 15.6865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.5811 LRD (High: 15.9313 / Low: 12.3502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1284 LRD (High: 17.1246 / Low: 16.9962).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5811
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0961 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 16.7881) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.1246), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6635 (+38.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 16.7881
2016 Avg (November) 12.1246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7137 12.0845 12.4575
February 12.8649 12.5370 12.7086
March 12.9346 12.6788 12.7756
April 12.9381 12.7503 12.8276
May 12.9496 12.6723 12.8390
June 12.9153 12.6643 12.7977
July 13.0285 12.3116 12.7017
August 15.9313 12.3502 15.4595
September 16.1222 15.7089 16.0012
October 16.2508 15.9455 16.0991
November 17.1594 16.1895 16.7881
December 17.1246 16.9962 17.0694