YEARLY HIGH
2.2937 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.1621 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2549 GTQ

2017 PEN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.2937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 2.1621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1315 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2520 to the December average rate of 2.2659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2937 was down 3.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,468 GTQ
2016 Average 11,272 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,811 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.73 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2787
2.2374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.2550, compared to 2.2549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1192 GTQ (High: 2.2814 / Low: 2.1621). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 GTQ (High: 2.2732 / Low: 2.2501).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.2753) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0896 (+4.10%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.2753
2016 Avg (February) 2.1857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2891 2.2047 2.2520
February 2.2937 2.2576 2.2753
March 2.2738 2.2323 2.2542
April 2.2732 2.2501 2.2598
May 2.2717 2.2292 2.2409
June 2.2592 2.2304 2.2476
July 2.2594 2.2271 2.2485
August 2.2615 2.2281 2.2426
September 2.2693 2.2296 2.2508
October 2.2756 2.2421 2.2606
November 2.2814 2.1621 2.2610
December 2.2795 2.2341 2.2659