YEARLY HIGH
0.1913 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1656 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1770 AUD

2016 GTQ to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.1656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1863 to the December average rate of 0.1817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1913 was up 2.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1872, 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 956 AUD
2015 Average 870 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 828 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.64 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1880
0.1671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to AUD 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 0.1777, compared to 0.1763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0139 AUD (High: 0.1825 / Low: 0.1686). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 AUD (High: 0.1761 / Low: 0.1721).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1863) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+14.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1863
2015 Avg (January) 0.1624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1913 0.1794 0.1863
February 0.1854 0.1802 0.1831
March 0.1811 0.1688 0.1726
April 0.1725 0.1656 0.1689
May 0.1825 0.1686 0.1787
June 0.1812 0.1719 0.1767
July 0.1766 0.1720 0.1744
August 0.1761 0.1721 0.1741
September 0.1779 0.1728 0.1751
October 0.1770 0.1730 0.1751
November 0.1820 0.1717 0.1771
December 0.1862 0.1776 0.1817