YEARLY HIGH
446.1128 COP
YEARLY LOW
367.8237 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
401.4392 COP

2016 GTQ to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 446.1128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 367.8237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.2891 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 428.7778 to the December average rate of 401.2092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 446.1128 was up 1.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 439.4795, 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 2,230,564 COP
2015 Average 1,792,555 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,839,118 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391,445.48 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

443.0239
382.6302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to COP 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 406.8874, compared to 395.9909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 406.8874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 395.9909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 36.0117 COP (High: 403.8353 / Low: 367.8237). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.0473 COP (High: 398.1959 / Low: 383.1486).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.0117
October Spread (Stable) ±15.0473

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 32.8787 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.8787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 437.9911) against the same month in 2015 (average: 316.4790), the exchange rate shifted by +121.5120 (+38.39%).

2016 Avg (February) 437.9911
2015 Avg (February) 316.4790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 441.4012 416.0061 428.7778
February 446.1128 430.1495 437.9911
March 424.1278 390.3261 405.1124
April 401.3996 370.4680 387.6630
May 403.8353 367.8237 391.1673
June 406.1973 383.1152 390.6130
July 407.4965 383.3023 389.6752
August 409.8723 380.2254 392.0360
September 393.6095 378.5275 387.8399
October 398.1959 383.1486 390.8261
November 423.2407 398.1929 414.3592
December 411.4120 395.1403 401.2092