YEARLY HIGH
0.5782 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.5181 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5415 GTQ

2017 SCR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.5181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0601 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5620 to the December average rate of 0.5279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5782 was down 4.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,891 GTQ
2016 Average 2,866 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 2,591 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300.44 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5654
0.5245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5485, compared to 0.5344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0377 GTQ (High: 0.5558 / Low: 0.5181). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 GTQ (High: 0.5447 / Low: 0.5307).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5620) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-3.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5620
2016 Avg (January) 0.5850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5782 0.5524 0.5620
February 0.5644 0.5414 0.5513
March 0.5689 0.5378 0.5463
April 0.5635 0.5366 0.5449
May 0.5492 0.5334 0.5414
June 0.5580 0.5283 0.5449
July 0.5580 0.5278 0.5394
August 0.5506 0.5296 0.5354
September 0.5447 0.5307 0.5361
October 0.5510 0.5237 0.5367
November 0.5558 0.5181 0.5311
December 0.5481 0.5222 0.5279