2017 GTQ to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3160.8141 STD

YEARLY LOW

2785.8252 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2955.8790 STD

2017 GTQ to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 3160.8141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2785.8252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 374.9889 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3069.8352 to the December average rate of 2813.5761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3160.8141 was up 0.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 3157.3566, 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 15,804,070 STD

2016 Average 14,565,867 STD

Yearly Trough Low 13,929,126 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,874,944.43 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3146.0676

2783.3496

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to STD 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 3067.9924, compared to 2843.7657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 224.2267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3067.9924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2843.7657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 116.1748 STD (High: 3160.8141 / Low: 3044.6393). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.0744 STD (High: 2851.2530 / Low: 2817.1786).

February Spread (Volatile) ±116.1748

October Spread (Stable) ±34.0744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 89.4899 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -89.4899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3105.5782) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2889.8256), the exchange rate shifted by +215.7526 (+7.47%).

2017 Avg (February) 3105.5782

2016 Avg (February) 2889.8256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3120.2886	3038.3231	3069.8352
February	3160.8141	3044.6393	3105.5782
March	3153.8862	3068.0695	3115.8411
April	3152.2842	3048.0820	3115.7619
May	3087.8074	2973.2949	3026.2720
June	2998.4049	2933.8503	2974.6660
July	2944.3160	2870.5187	2911.8349
August	2884.1876	2804.1706	2854.1320
September	2841.7639	2785.8252	2814.8866
October	2851.2530	2817.1786	2833.5345
November	2857.8008	2790.0413	2834.6300
December	2835.3337	2787.4927	2813.5761