YEARLY HIGH
0.1531 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1407 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1459 GTQ

2017 PHP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.1407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1511 to the December average rate of 0.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1531 was down 8.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,270 GTQ
2016 Average 40,056 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 35,174 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,096.38 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1520
0.1418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.1480, compared to 0.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0051 GTQ (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1407). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GTQ (High: 0.1470 / Low: 0.1454).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1511) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-6.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1511
2016 Avg (January) 0.1610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1531 0.1495 0.1511
February 0.1507 0.1464 0.1483
March 0.1470 0.1454 0.1464
April 0.1489 0.1462 0.1474
May 0.1481 0.1464 0.1472
June 0.1491 0.1447 0.1472
July 0.1456 0.1425 0.1443
August 0.1458 0.1407 0.1427
September 0.1442 0.1421 0.1433
October 0.1449 0.1415 0.1431
November 0.1466 0.1429 0.1441
December 0.1474 0.1449 0.1462