YEARLY HIGH
2.4077 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.8430 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1918 GTQ

2016 BRL to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 2.4077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.8430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5646 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8925 to the December average rate of 2.2375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4077 was down 19.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,192 GTQ
2015 Average 58,375 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 46,076 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,116.24 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3953
1.8468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.0812, compared to 2.3025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2533 GTQ (High: 2.3696 / Low: 2.1164). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0748 GTQ (High: 1.9637 / Low: 1.8889).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2533
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0748

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.3480) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3646 (+18.38%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.3480
2015 Avg (October) 1.9834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9326 1.8430 1.8925
February 1.9637 1.8889 1.9299
March 2.1525 1.9505 2.0910
April 2.2463 2.0949 2.1770
May 2.2493 2.1118 2.1650
June 2.3696 2.1164 2.2315
July 2.3634 2.2777 2.3242
August 2.4030 2.3177 2.3496
September 2.3539 2.2581 2.3143
October 2.4077 2.3004 2.3480
November 2.3645 2.1772 2.2417
December 2.3093 2.1323 2.2375