YEARLY HIGH
1.1339 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.0779 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1024 GTQ

2016 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 1.1339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1074 to the December average rate of 1.0844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1339 was up 0.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,670 GTQ
2015 Average 5,544 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 5,390 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.02 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1327
1.0800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1152, compared to 1.0895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0176 GTQ (High: 1.1100 / Low: 1.0924). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 GTQ (High: 1.0919 / Low: 1.0865).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1.1283) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+2.22%).

2016 Avg (March) 1.1283
2015 Avg (March) 1.1038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1122 1.1041 1.1074
February 1.1203 1.1057 1.1114
March 1.1339 1.1197 1.1283
April 1.1311 1.1188 1.1242
May 1.1188 1.1064 1.1105
June 1.1142 1.1065 1.1096
July 1.1100 1.0924 1.1039
August 1.0945 1.0853 1.0896
September 1.0919 1.0865 1.0887
October 1.0902 1.0791 1.0846
November 1.0879 1.0815 1.0856
December 1.0915 1.0779 1.0844