2017 SAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0214 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.9232 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9603 GTQ

2017 SAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.9232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0982 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0044 to the December average rate of 1.9605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0214 was down 2.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,107 GTQ

2016 Average 10,136 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 9,616 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.01 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0111

1.9316

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.9688, compared to 1.9518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0387 GTQ (High: 1.9995 / Low: 1.9608). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 GTQ (High: 1.9651 / Low: 1.9510).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.0044) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-1.68%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.0044

2016 Avg (January) 2.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0214	1.9848	2.0044
February	1.9995	1.9608	1.9768
March	1.9710	1.9462	1.9613
April	1.9657	1.9477	1.9580
May	1.9652	1.9457	1.9552
June	1.9651	1.9510	1.9569
July	1.9589	1.9238	1.9469
August	1.9552	1.9232	1.9382
September	1.9554	1.9395	1.9482
October	1.9676	1.9527	1.9601
November	1.9681	1.9462	1.9568
December	1.9685	1.9539	1.9605