YEARLY HIGH
1.1972 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.0734 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1455 GTQ

2016 CNY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.1972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1238 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1653 to the December average rate of 1.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1972 was down 4.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,930 GTQ
2015 Average 30,524 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 26,834 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,095.92 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2043
1.0730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1747, compared to 1.1164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0354 GTQ (High: 1.1949 / Low: 1.1594). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 GTQ (High: 1.1317 / Low: 1.1258).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.1934) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0494 (-3.97%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.1934
2015 Avg (April) 1.2428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1763 1.1592 1.1653
February 1.1780 1.1607 1.1700
March 1.1971 1.1732 1.1862
April 1.1972 1.1898 1.1934
May 1.1949 1.1594 1.1730
June 1.1687 1.1486 1.1603
July 1.1477 1.1346 1.1399
August 1.1392 1.1304 1.1336
September 1.1317 1.1258 1.1285
October 1.1277 1.1073 1.1149
November 1.1109 1.0858 1.0975
December 1.0967 1.0734 1.0839