YEARLY HIGH
50.2277 MRO
YEARLY LOW
47.4769 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.9597 MRO

2017 GTQ to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 50.2277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 47.4769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7508 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7047 to the December average rate of 48.3296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 50.2277 was up 4.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 48.0404, 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 251,138 MRO
2016 Average 230,873 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 237,384 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,754.04 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

50.2418
47.4740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MRO 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 48.6971, compared to 49.2223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.2223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.6951 MRO (High: 49.8450 / Low: 48.1499). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3181 MRO (High: 48.4892 / Low: 48.1711).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6951
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8884 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 50.0111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 47.1460), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8651 (+6.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 50.0111
2016 Avg (August) 47.1460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.0111 47.4769 47.7047
February 48.8815 48.0191 48.4248
March 49.0660 48.3720 48.8411
April 49.1860 48.7517 49.0347
May 49.2756 48.8873 49.0887
June 49.3670 48.7228 49.0888
July 49.8130 49.0197 49.5087
August 50.2277 49.5060 50.0111
September 50.1176 49.7674 50.0081
October 49.8450 48.1499 49.1196
November 48.5070 48.0757 48.3568
December 48.4892 48.1711 48.3296