2017 HKD to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9776 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.9222 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9435 GTQ

2017 HKD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.9776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.9222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0554 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9692 to the December average rate of 0.9411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9776 was down 2.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,440 GTQ

2016 Average 24,490 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 23,055 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,385.75 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9732

0.9254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GTQ 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 0.9499, compared to 0.9371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0187 GTQ (High: 0.9662 / Low: 0.9476). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 GTQ (High: 0.9447 / Low: 0.9381).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9692) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0141 (-1.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9692

2016 Avg (January) 0.9833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9776	0.9596	0.9692
February	0.9662	0.9476	0.9554
March	0.9521	0.9399	0.9472
April	0.9481	0.9387	0.9448
May	0.9473	0.9363	0.9416
June	0.9451	0.9373	0.9412
July	0.9406	0.9238	0.9350
August	0.9378	0.9222	0.9293
September	0.9388	0.9309	0.9350
October	0.9447	0.9381	0.9418
November	0.9460	0.9345	0.9402
December	0.9454	0.9368	0.9411