YEARLY HIGH
0.1387 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1319 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1360 USD

2017 GTQ to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1330 to the December average rate of 0.1360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1387 was up 3.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1341, 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 693 USD
2016 Average 658 USD
Yearly Trough Low 660 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.74 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1380
0.1326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to USD 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 0.1354, compared to 0.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0026 USD (High: 0.1360 / Low: 0.1334). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.1367 / Low: 0.1357).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1376) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+3.71%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1376
2016 Avg (August) 0.1327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1343 0.1319 0.1330
February 0.1360 0.1334 0.1349
March 0.1370 0.1353 0.1360
April 0.1369 0.1356 0.1362
May 0.1370 0.1357 0.1364
June 0.1367 0.1357 0.1363
July 0.1386 0.1361 0.1370
August 0.1387 0.1364 0.1376
September 0.1375 0.1364 0.1369
October 0.1366 0.1355 0.1360
November 0.1370 0.1355 0.1363
December 0.1365 0.1355 0.1360