YEARLY HIGH
1.1756 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.0473 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1087 GTQ

2017 SDG to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 1.1756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1283 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1682 to the December average rate of 1.0928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1756 was down 7.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,878 GTQ
2016 Average 6,171 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 5,237 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 641.53 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1761
1.0818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.1223, compared to 1.0950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0624 GTQ (High: 1.1633 / Low: 1.1009). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 GTQ (High: 1.1014 / Low: 1.0971).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1682) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0823 (-6.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1682
2016 Avg (January) 1.2505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1756 1.1581 1.1682
February 1.1633 1.1009 1.1502
March 1.1568 1.0971 1.1189
April 1.1014 1.0971 1.0987
May 1.1025 1.0919 1.0983
June 1.1021 1.0971 1.0995
July 1.0998 1.0818 1.0947
August 1.0959 1.0863 1.0897
September 1.0987 1.0896 1.0932
October 1.1019 1.0969 1.1005
November 1.1027 1.0926 1.0991
December 1.1069 1.0473 1.0928