YEARLY HIGH
0.4926 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4741 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4831 AED

2016 GTQ to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.4926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.4741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4801 to the December average rate of 0.4893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4926 was up 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,463 AED
2015 Average 2,399 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,371 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.42 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4913
0.4737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to AED 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 0.4785, compared to 0.4877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0073 AED (High: 0.4869 / Low: 0.4795). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 AED (High: 0.4765 / Low: 0.4743).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4893) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+1.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4893
2015 Avg (December) 0.4827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4819 0.4769 0.4801
February 0.4811 0.4768 0.4794
March 0.4791 0.4741 0.4761
April 0.4765 0.4743 0.4751
May 0.4815 0.4747 0.4796
June 0.4821 0.4789 0.4806
July 0.4869 0.4795 0.4827
August 0.4895 0.4845 0.4873
September 0.4891 0.4860 0.4878
October 0.4917 0.4878 0.4898
November 0.4902 0.4877 0.4892
December 0.4926 0.4866 0.4893