YEARLY HIGH
0.1151 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1098 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1122 GTQ

2016 AFN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.1151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1115 to the December average rate of 0.1130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1151 was down 14.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 576 GTQ
2015 Average 627 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 549 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.57 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1142
0.1103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1118, compared to 0.1126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0052 GTQ (High: 0.1151 / Low: 0.1099). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GTQ (High: 0.1133 / Low: 0.1123).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1120) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1212), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-7.57%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1120
2015 Avg (August) 0.1212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1122 0.1112 0.1115
February 0.1125 0.1104 0.1113
March 0.1133 0.1117 0.1127
April 0.1133 0.1123 0.1129
May 0.1132 0.1108 0.1116
June 0.1119 0.1100 0.1106
July 0.1116 0.1098 0.1108
August 0.1151 0.1099 0.1120
September 0.1146 0.1115 0.1129
October 0.1146 0.1134 0.1139
November 0.1142 0.1121 0.1132
December 0.1143 0.1122 0.1130