2017 GTQ to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GTQ to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GTQ to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 84.8776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 74.4511.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4265 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.3233 to the December average rate of 75.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 84.8776 was up 0.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 84.3346, 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 XOF 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 82.2482, compared to 76.1881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0601 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.1821 XOF (High: 84.8776 / Low: 81.6955). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4737 XOF (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 2.4484 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 83.3420) against the same month in 2016 (average: 77.6555), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6865 (+7.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.3395 | 81.3849 | 82.3233 |
| February | 84.8776 | 81.6955 | 83.3420 |
| March | 84.7951 | 82.4426 | 83.6694 |
| April | 84.3014 | 81.7275 | 83.4382 |
| May | 82.2765 | 79.6273 | 80.9898 |
| June | 80.2822 | 78.7245 | 79.7265 |
| July | 79.0944 | 76.6573 | 78.0213 |
| 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 |