YEARLY HIGH
0.9892 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3800 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8153 GTQ

2016 EGP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.9892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6091 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9770 to the December average rate of 0.4081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9892 was down 7.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,946 GTQ
2015 Average 4,969 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,900 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,045.69 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0353
0.3510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.9119, compared to 0.7188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4273 GTQ (High: 0.8464 / Low: 0.4191). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GTQ (High: 0.8725 / Low: 0.8683).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4273
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3399 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.9213) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0002), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0789 (-7.89%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.9213
2015 Avg (March) 1.0002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9807 0.9739 0.9770
February 0.9806 0.9749 0.9782
March 0.9892 0.8634 0.9213
April 0.8725 0.8683 0.8708
May 0.8725 0.8586 0.8627
June 0.8673 0.8589 0.8613
July 0.8624 0.8491 0.8571
August 0.8538 0.8451 0.8492
September 0.8511 0.8461 0.8485
October 0.8485 0.8416 0.8449
November 0.8464 0.4191 0.5050
December 0.4224 0.3800 0.4081