2017 SBD to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9670 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.9191 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9412 GTQ

2017 SBD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.9670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.9191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0480 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9568 to the December average rate of 0.9456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9670 was down 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,835 GTQ

2016 Average 4,805 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 4,595 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.81 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9595

0.9281

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.9430, compared to 0.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9430

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0338 GTQ (High: 0.9573 / Low: 0.9235). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 GTQ (High: 0.9454 / Low: 0.9365).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9568) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+1.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9568

2016 Avg (January) 0.9395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9670	0.9411	0.9568
February	0.9634	0.9454	0.9527
March	0.9517	0.9413	0.9465
April	0.9487	0.9314	0.9393
May	0.9405	0.9191	0.9307
June	0.9426	0.9264	0.9317
July	0.9414	0.9230	0.9330
August	0.9573	0.9235	0.9388
September	0.9468	0.9317	0.9411
October	0.9454	0.9365	0.9411
November	0.9462	0.9191	0.9373
December	0.9500	0.9391	0.9456