YEARLY HIGH
0.3630 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3332 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3484 GTQ

2016 ETB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.3630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3601 to the December average rate of 0.3351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3630 was down 4.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,815 GTQ
2015 Average 1,851 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,666 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.96 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3633
0.3326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3571, compared to 0.3397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0103 GTQ (High: 0.3589 / Low: 0.3486). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GTQ (High: 0.3595 / Low: 0.3576).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3607) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0133 (-3.55%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3607
2015 Avg (March) 0.3740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3613 0.3587 0.3601
February 0.3604 0.3583 0.3594
March 0.3630 0.3588 0.3607
April 0.3595 0.3576 0.3586
May 0.3589 0.3486 0.3532
June 0.3525 0.3487 0.3505
July 0.3494 0.3424 0.3466
August 0.3431 0.3403 0.3416
September 0.3422 0.3388 0.3407
October 0.3394 0.3361 0.3378
November 0.3379 0.3352 0.3364
December 0.3377 0.3332 0.3351