YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 GTQ

2017 XAF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0122 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0134 was down 1.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 GTQ
2016 Average 64 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 59 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.02 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0134
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 GTQ (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0130).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0133) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+10.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0133
2016 Avg (December) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
February 0.0123 0.0118 0.0120
March 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
April 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
May 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
June 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
July 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
August 0.0134 0.0130 0.0131
September 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
October 0.0133 0.0130 0.0132
November 0.0134 0.0130 0.0131
December 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133