YEARLY HIGH
0.4625 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4360 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4435 PEN

2017 GTQ to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.4625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4441 to the December average rate of 0.4413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4625 was up 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4601, 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 2,313 PEN
2016 Average 2,219 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,180 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.63 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4469
0.4388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to PEN 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 0.4435, compared to 0.4435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0242 PEN (High: 0.4625 / Low: 0.4383). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 PEN (High: 0.4444 / Low: 0.4399).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4530), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-2.35%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4423
2016 Avg (November) 0.4530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4536 0.4369 0.4441
February 0.4429 0.4360 0.4395
March 0.4480 0.4398 0.4436
April 0.4444 0.4399 0.4425
May 0.4486 0.4402 0.4463
June 0.4483 0.4426 0.4449
July 0.4490 0.4426 0.4447
August 0.4488 0.4422 0.4459
September 0.4485 0.4407 0.4443
October 0.4460 0.4394 0.4424
November 0.4625 0.4383 0.4423
December 0.4476 0.4387 0.4413