YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0047 GTQ

2016 BIF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0050 was up 0.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 GTQ
2015 Average 24 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 22 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.84 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0050
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0049, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 GTQ (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GTQ (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0045).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0050) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.41%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0050
2015 Avg (April) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049
February 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049
March 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
April 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
May 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
June 0.0049 0.0045 0.0048
July 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
November 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
December 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045