YEARLY HIGH
2.7264 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.3177 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5099 MDL

2017 GTQ to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 2.7264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2.3177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4087 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6687 to the December average rate of 2.3366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7264 was up 0.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7090, 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 13,632 MDL
2016 Average 13,078 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 11,588 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,043.47 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7250
2.3012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MDL 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 2.6124, compared to 2.4073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1373 MDL (High: 2.6132 / Low: 2.4760). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 MDL (High: 2.5008 / Low: 2.4671).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1373
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.6897) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0697 (+2.66%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.6897
2016 Avg (February) 2.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6940 2.6412 2.6687
February 2.7264 2.6522 2.6897
March 2.7161 2.6361 2.6758
April 2.6537 2.6131 2.6305
May 2.6132 2.4760 2.5293
June 2.5008 2.4671 2.4807
July 2.5101 2.4662 2.4800
August 2.4687 2.4242 2.4581
September 2.4408 2.3965 2.4184
October 2.3957 2.3432 2.3690
November 2.4081 2.3320 2.3817
December 2.3558 2.3177 2.3366