YEARLY HIGH
2.9257 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.3997 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5721 MXN

2017 GTQ to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.9257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 2.3997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5260 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8395 to the December average rate of 2.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9257 was up 5.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7758, 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 14,629 MXN
2016 Average 12,293 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 11,999 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,629.96 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8794
2.4005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MXN 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 2.6298, compared to 2.5144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1807 MXN (High: 2.9257 / Low: 2.7450). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0585 MXN (High: 2.4804 / Low: 2.4219).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1807
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.8395) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4828 (+20.49%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.8395
2016 Avg (January) 2.3567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9257 2.7450 2.8395
February 2.7749 2.6752 2.7349
March 2.7070 2.5402 2.6196
April 2.6146 2.5161 2.5509
May 2.6080 2.5095 2.5601
June 2.5599 2.4352 2.4739
July 2.5004 2.3997 2.4411
August 2.4804 2.4219 2.4487
September 2.4904 2.4116 2.4404
October 2.6189 2.4706 2.5624
November 2.6197 2.5135 2.5791
December 2.7051 2.5334 2.6150