YEARLY HIGH
0.9316 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8353 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8737 CNY

2016 GTQ to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.9316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.8353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0964 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8582 to the December average rate of 0.9226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9316 was up 9.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8531, 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 4,658 CNY
2015 Average 4,096 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,176 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.83 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9311
0.8295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CNY 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 0.8514, compared to 0.8961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0256 CNY (High: 0.8625 / Low: 0.8369). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 CNY (High: 0.8883 / Low: 0.8836).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9226) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0746 (+8.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9226
2015 Avg (December) 0.8480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8626 0.8501 0.8582
February 0.8615 0.8489 0.8547
March 0.8523 0.8353 0.8430
April 0.8405 0.8353 0.8380
May 0.8625 0.8369 0.8526
June 0.8706 0.8556 0.8619
July 0.8814 0.8713 0.8773
August 0.8847 0.8778 0.8821
September 0.8883 0.8836 0.8862
October 0.9031 0.8868 0.8970
November 0.9209 0.9002 0.9113
December 0.9316 0.9118 0.9226