YEARLY HIGH
0.0723 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0663 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0698 GTQ

2017 PKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0718 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0723 was down 2.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,171 GTQ
2016 Average 36,308 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 33,143 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,027.55 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0723
0.0673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0705, compared to 0.0692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0035 GTQ (High: 0.0698 / Low: 0.0663). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GTQ (High: 0.0701 / Low: 0.0697).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0718) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0729), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-1.48%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0718
2016 Avg (January) 0.0729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0723 0.0713 0.0718
February 0.0715 0.0701 0.0707
March 0.0706 0.0700 0.0702
April 0.0703 0.0699 0.0700
May 0.0704 0.0696 0.0700
June 0.0706 0.0696 0.0701
July 0.0700 0.0691 0.0695
August 0.0696 0.0687 0.0691
September 0.0696 0.0686 0.0693
October 0.0701 0.0697 0.0698
November 0.0702 0.0694 0.0697
December 0.0698 0.0663 0.0677