YEARLY HIGH
0.1241 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1095 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1130 GTQ

2017 BTN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.1095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1104 to the December average rate of 0.1144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1241 was up 6.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 621 GTQ
2016 Average 566 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 547 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.21 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1151
0.1100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1123, compared to 0.1137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0114 GTQ (High: 0.1241 / Low: 0.1127). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GTQ (High: 0.1146 / Low: 0.1132).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1147) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.82%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1147
2016 Avg (August) 0.1126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1117 0.1095 0.1104
February 0.1114 0.1100 0.1106
March 0.1136 0.1096 0.1115
April 0.1149 0.1129 0.1138
May 0.1146 0.1128 0.1138
June 0.1146 0.1132 0.1139
July 0.1138 0.1121 0.1133
August 0.1241 0.1127 0.1147
September 0.1146 0.1116 0.1135
October 0.1134 0.1120 0.1129
November 0.1143 0.1122 0.1132
December 0.1151 0.1137 0.1144