YEARLY HIGH
0.5603 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4745 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5135 PLN

2017 GTQ to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0858 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5463 to the December average rate of 0.4825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5603 was down 1.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5687, 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 2,801 PLN
2016 Average 2,594 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,373 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428.91 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5527
0.4762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to PLN 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 0.5341, compared to 0.4928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0233 PLN (High: 0.5553 / Low: 0.5320). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 PLN (High: 0.4866 / Low: 0.4745).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5463) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+3.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5463
2016 Avg (January) 0.5297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5603 0.5376 0.5463
February 0.5555 0.5333 0.5462
March 0.5553 0.5320 0.5451
April 0.5457 0.5257 0.5385
May 0.5301 0.5072 0.5180
June 0.5200 0.5039 0.5108
July 0.5093 0.4965 0.5031
August 0.5026 0.4851 0.4966
September 0.5026 0.4818 0.4906
October 0.5014 0.4869 0.4937
November 0.4988 0.4798 0.4905
December 0.4866 0.4745 0.4825