YEARLY HIGH
4.2999 TWD
YEARLY LOW
4.0419 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1389 TWD

2017 GTQ to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.2999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2580 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2200 to the December average rate of 4.0742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.2999 was down 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4182, 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 21,499 TWD
2016 Average 21,209 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 20,209 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,290.20 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.2346
4.0596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to TWD 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 4.1534, compared to 4.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1456 TWD (High: 4.2999 / Low: 4.1543). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 TWD (High: 4.1324 / Low: 4.0853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1456
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.2200) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1503 (-3.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.2200
2016 Avg (January) 4.3703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2999 4.1543 4.2200
February 4.1855 4.1258 4.1636
March 4.2353 4.0933 4.1681
April 4.1757 4.0978 4.1366
May 4.1324 4.0853 4.1092
June 4.1563 4.0847 4.1231
July 4.2189 4.1381 4.1671
August 4.2006 4.1186 4.1623
September 4.1530 4.0970 4.1243
October 4.1448 4.0945 4.1169
November 4.1180 4.0674 4.1013
December 4.0963 4.0419 4.0742