YEARLY HIGH
5.1595 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
4.1694 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7532 GTQ

2016 AZN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 5.1595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 4.1694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9901 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8298 to the December average rate of 4.2360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1595 was down 47.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.7961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,798 GTQ
2015 Average 38,022 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 20,847 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,950.59 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.1912
4.1491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.9475, compared to 4.5588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3589 GTQ (High: 4.9906 / Low: 4.6316). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0747 GTQ (High: 5.1393 / Low: 5.0647).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3589
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0747

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 5.0971) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.3085), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2113 (-30.26%).

2016 Avg (April) 5.0971
2015 Avg (April) 7.3085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9041 4.7257 4.8298
February 4.9242 4.7338 4.8459
March 4.9906 4.6316 4.7798
April 5.1595 5.0513 5.0971
May 5.1393 5.0647 5.1044
June 5.1255 4.9121 5.0279
July 4.9362 4.7253 4.8580
August 4.7389 4.5645 4.6407
September 4.6242 4.5419 4.5809
October 4.6812 4.5427 4.6351
November 4.5483 4.3082 4.4022
December 4.3192 4.1694 4.2360