YEARLY HIGH
1.9301 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.7295 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8476 SCR

2017 GTQ to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.9301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.7295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2006 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7796 to the December average rate of 1.8946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9301 was up 3.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8729, 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 9,650 SCR
2016 Average 8,727 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,647 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,002.88 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9061
1.7681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SCR 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 1.8237, compared to 1.8715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1310 SCR (High: 1.9301 / Low: 1.7991). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 SCR (High: 1.8843 / Low: 1.8358).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1310
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.8834) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1065 (+5.99%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.8834
2016 Avg (November) 1.7769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8103 1.7295 1.7796
February 1.8471 1.7716 1.8141
March 1.8593 1.7577 1.8307
April 1.8636 1.7746 1.8354
May 1.8749 1.8207 1.8470
June 1.8930 1.7922 1.8355
July 1.8947 1.7922 1.8542
August 1.8881 1.8161 1.8678
September 1.8843 1.8358 1.8654
October 1.9094 1.8149 1.8636
November 1.9301 1.7991 1.8834
December 1.9149 1.8245 1.8946