2017 WST to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9946 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.8169 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9064 GTQ

2017 WST to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 2.9946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 2.8169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1777 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9311 to the December average rate of 2.8874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9946 was down 3.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,973 GTQ

2016 Average 14,951 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 14,084 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 888.42 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9623

2.8470

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 2.8944, compared to 2.9184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8944

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1131 GTQ (High: 2.9886 / Low: 2.8756). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 GTQ (High: 2.9128 / Low: 2.8585).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1131

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.9527) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9690), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-0.55%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.9527

2016 Avg (August) 2.9690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9886	2.8756	2.9311
February	2.9670	2.8911	2.9270
March	2.9457	2.8355	2.8901
April	2.8917	2.8361	2.8625
May	2.9023	2.8169	2.8566
June	2.9354	2.8640	2.8990
July	2.9648	2.8768	2.9244
August	2.9946	2.8869	2.9527
September	2.9635	2.9073	2.9317
October	2.9623	2.8944	2.9252
November	2.9202	2.8608	2.8890
December	2.9128	2.8585	2.8874