2017 GTQ to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0881 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.0341 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0626 SBD

2017 GTQ to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.0341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0540 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0451 to the December average rate of 1.0576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0881 was up 0.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0790, 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 5,440 SBD

2016 Average 5,204 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,170 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0774

1.0422

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SBD 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 1.0606, compared to 1.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0383 SBD (High: 1.0829 / Low: 1.0446). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 SBD (High: 1.0678 / Low: 1.0577).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.0669) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+1.30%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.0669

2016 Avg (November) 1.0533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0626	1.0341	1.0451
February	1.0578	1.0380	1.0496
March	1.0623	1.0508	1.0565
April	1.0736	1.0541	1.0647
May	1.0880	1.0632	1.0745
June	1.0795	1.0609	1.0734
July	1.0834	1.0622	1.0718
August	1.0829	1.0446	1.0652
September	1.0733	1.0562	1.0627
October	1.0678	1.0577	1.0625
November	1.0881	1.0569	1.0669
December	1.0648	1.0526	1.0576