YEARLY HIGH
0.3208 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2991 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3081 TOP

2017 GTQ to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.3208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.2991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3062 to the December average rate of 0.3112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3208 was up 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3109, 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 1,604 TOP
2016 Average 1,481 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,496 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.59 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3172
0.3015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to TOP 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 0.3101, compared to 0.3062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0111 TOP (High: 0.3103 / Low: 0.2992). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 TOP (High: 0.3148 / Low: 0.3114).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.3159) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+7.44%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.3159
2016 Avg (May) 0.2940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3098 0.3039 0.3062
February 0.3089 0.3018 0.3048
March 0.3148 0.3042 0.3109
April 0.3148 0.3114 0.3127
May 0.3208 0.3122 0.3159
June 0.3135 0.3065 0.3100
July 0.3111 0.3021 0.3063
August 0.3103 0.2992 0.3032
September 0.3050 0.2991 0.3028
October 0.3088 0.3013 0.3045
November 0.3141 0.3056 0.3094
December 0.3142 0.3085 0.3112