YEARLY HIGH
4.5533 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
3.9645 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3042 GTQ

2016 BGN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 4.5533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.9645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5887 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2497 to the December average rate of 4.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5533 was down 3.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,766 GTQ
2015 Average 21,730 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 19,823 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,943.56 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5252
4.0004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.3820, compared to 4.2265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2160 GTQ (High: 4.5533 / Low: 4.3373). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0497 GTQ (High: 4.3419 / Low: 4.2922).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2160
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4.4243) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.3916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+0.74%).

2016 Avg (May) 4.4243
2015 Avg (May) 4.3916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2875 4.2167 4.2497
February 4.4243 4.2653 4.3497
March 4.4860 4.2724 4.3928
April 4.5219 4.4437 4.4815
May 4.5533 4.3373 4.4243
June 4.4525 4.3035 4.3938
July 4.3491 4.2616 4.3072
August 4.3629 4.2782 4.3187
September 4.3419 4.2922 4.3150
October 4.3143 4.1698 4.2308
November 4.2661 4.0572 4.1432
December 4.1276 3.9645 4.0441