YEARLY HIGH
0.1379 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1234 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1296 CHF

2016 GTQ to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1316 to the December average rate of 0.1359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1379 was up 2.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1351, 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 690 CHF
2015 Average 629 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 617 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.49 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1370
0.1236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CHF 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 0.1279, compared to 0.1312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0070 CHF (High: 0.1304 / Low: 0.1234). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CHF (High: 0.1303 / Low: 0.1285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1359) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+4.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1359
2015 Avg (December) 0.1305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1332 0.1300 0.1316
February 0.1331 0.1271 0.1294
March 0.1297 0.1246 0.1272
April 0.1264 0.1235 0.1247
May 0.1304 0.1234 0.1278
June 0.1297 0.1256 0.1268
July 0.1306 0.1273 0.1289
August 0.1302 0.1274 0.1289
September 0.1303 0.1285 0.1294
October 0.1327 0.1291 0.1315
November 0.1353 0.1292 0.1327
December 0.1379 0.1339 0.1359