YEARLY HIGH
2.1074 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.7848 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9517 GTQ

2017 PLN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.1074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.7848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3226 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8307 to the December average rate of 2.0725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1074 was up 1.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,148 GTQ
2016 Average 38,598 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 35,695 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,452.99 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0966
1.8065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.8738, compared to 2.0296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0858 GTQ (High: 2.0754 / Low: 1.9896). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0510 GTQ (High: 2.0143 / Low: 1.9633).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0858
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0510

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.0725) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2886 (+16.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.0725
2016 Avg (December) 1.7839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8601 1.7848 1.8307
February 1.8753 1.8001 1.8311
March 1.8797 1.8009 1.8350
April 1.9024 1.8327 1.8572
May 1.9715 1.8866 1.9311
June 1.9844 1.9231 1.9579
July 2.0143 1.9633 1.9879
August 2.0615 1.9895 2.0140
September 2.0754 1.9896 2.0384
October 2.0539 1.9943 2.0257
November 2.0844 2.0046 2.0389
December 2.1074 2.0552 2.0725