2016 ARS to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5901 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.4687 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5164 GTQ

2016 ARS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.4687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1214 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5643 to the December average rate of 0.4739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5901 was down 34.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,950 GTQ

2015 Average 4,160 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 2,344 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.78 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5734

0.4648

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ARS 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 0.5369, compared to 0.4959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0582 GTQ (High: 0.5451 / Low: 0.4869). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 GTQ (High: 0.4968 / Low: 0.4903).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5643) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8882), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3239 (-36.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5643

2015 Avg (January) 0.8882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5901	0.5519	0.5643
February	0.5451	0.4869	0.5185
March	0.5357	0.4886	0.5179
April	0.5516	0.5216	0.5372
May	0.5484	0.5377	0.5424
June	0.5575	0.5012	0.5410
July	0.5223	0.5034	0.5109
August	0.5128	0.5028	0.5080
September	0.5056	0.4904	0.4989
October	0.4968	0.4903	0.4940
November	0.5026	0.4763	0.4897
December	0.4836	0.4687	0.4739