2017 GTQ to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GTQ to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GTQ to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 84.5510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 74.4511.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0999 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.1899 to the December average rate of 75.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 84.5510 was down 0.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 84.5772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GTQ to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 82.1497, compared to 76.1751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9746 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.1193 XAF (High: 84.4819 / Low: 81.3625). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4737 XAF (High: 76.7519 / Low: 75.2782).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.4639 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 83.4917) against the same month in 2016 (average: 76.4289), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0628 (+9.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.3105 | 81.3773 | 82.1899 |
| February | 84.4819 | 81.3625 | 83.1999 |
| March | 84.5510 | 82.3211 | 83.4917 |
| April | 84.3577 | 81.6373 | 83.4096 |
| May | 82.3018 | 79.5378 | 80.9457 |
| June | 80.2420 | 78.5096 | 79.6611 |
| July | 78.8906 | 76.6573 | 77.9435 |
| August | 77.1820 | 74.7982 | 76.3522 |
| September | 76.3333 | 74.5050 | 75.3596 |
| October | 76.7519 | 75.2782 | 75.9363 |
| November | 77.1046 | 74.7601 | 76.1147 |
| December | 76.0721 | 74.4511 | 75.3442 |