YEARLY HIGH
0.7593 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.6690 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7282 GTQ

2017 VEF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.7593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.6690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0902 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7527 to the December average rate of 0.7142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7593 was down 37.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,796 GTQ
2016 Average 4,364 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 3,345 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.16 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7570
0.7057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.7369, compared to 0.7195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0701 GTQ (High: 0.7392 / Low: 0.6690). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 GTQ (High: 0.7402 / Low: 0.7303).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0701
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7527) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4577 (-37.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7527
2016 Avg (January) 1.2104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7593 0.7448 0.7527
February 0.7501 0.7361 0.7423
March 0.7402 0.7303 0.7364
April 0.7376 0.7222 0.7305
May 0.7381 0.7185 0.7281
June 0.7373 0.7216 0.7314
July 0.7351 0.7104 0.7233
August 0.7283 0.7002 0.7163
September 0.7338 0.7157 0.7256
October 0.7375 0.6936 0.7274
November 0.7392 0.6690 0.7100
December 0.7392 0.6794 0.7142