YEARLY HIGH
0.4445 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1326 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1940 LTL

2017 GTQ to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.4445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3119 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3649 to the December average rate of 0.1360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4445 was down 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4449, 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 2,223 LTL
2016 Average 2,030 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 663 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,559.66 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4694
0.1057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LTL 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 0.2514, compared to 0.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3105 LTL (High: 0.4445 / Low: 0.1341). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LTL (High: 0.1367 / Low: 0.1357).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3105
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2727 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2656) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4004), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1348 (-33.67%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2656
2016 Avg (February) 0.4004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4394 0.1326 0.3649
February 0.4445 0.1341 0.2656
March 0.4444 0.4324 0.4391
April 0.4397 0.1356 0.1664
May 0.1370 0.1357 0.1364
June 0.1367 0.1357 0.1363
July 0.1386 0.1361 0.1370
August 0.1387 0.1364 0.1376
September 0.1375 0.1364 0.1369
October 0.1366 0.1355 0.1360
November 0.1370 0.1355 0.1363
December 0.1365 0.1355 0.1360