YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0288 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0294 GTQ

2017 YER to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0301 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0303 was down 15.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151 GTQ
2016 Average 159 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 144 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.43 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0302
0.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0295, compared to 0.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GTQ (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0292).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0301) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-15.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0301
2016 Avg (January) 0.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0303 0.0298 0.0301
February 0.0300 0.0294 0.0296
March 0.0296 0.0293 0.0294
April 0.0295 0.0292 0.0293
May 0.0294 0.0292 0.0293
June 0.0294 0.0292 0.0293
July 0.0294 0.0288 0.0292
August 0.0293 0.0288 0.0290
September 0.0293 0.0291 0.0292
October 0.0295 0.0293 0.0294
November 0.0295 0.0292 0.0293
December 0.0295 0.0293 0.0294