YEARLY HIGH
0.1341 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1291 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1315 BMD

2016 GTQ to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.1291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1307 to the December average rate of 0.1332, 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 0.1341 was up 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1324, 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 671 BMD
2015 Average 653 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 645 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.11 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1337
0.1290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BMD 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 0.1303, compared to 0.1328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0020 BMD (High: 0.1326 / Low: 0.1306). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BMD (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1291).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1332) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+1.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1332
2015 Avg (December) 0.1314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1312 0.1298 0.1307
February 0.1310 0.1298 0.1305
March 0.1304 0.1291 0.1296
April 0.1297 0.1291 0.1294
May 0.1311 0.1293 0.1306
June 0.1312 0.1304 0.1308
July 0.1326 0.1306 0.1314
August 0.1333 0.1319 0.1327
September 0.1332 0.1323 0.1328
October 0.1339 0.1328 0.1333
November 0.1335 0.1328 0.1332
December 0.1341 0.1325 0.1332