YEARLY HIGH
0.1290 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1121 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1189 EUR

2016 GTQ to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1203 to the December average rate of 0.1265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1290 was up 3.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1250, 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 645 EUR
2015 Average 589 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 561 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.32 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1277
0.1128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to EUR 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 0.1167, compared to 0.1211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0065 EUR (High: 0.1261 / Low: 0.1196). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 EUR (High: 0.1192 / Low: 0.1177).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1265) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+4.95%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1265
2015 Avg (December) 0.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1215 0.1191 0.1203
February 0.1197 0.1155 0.1175
March 0.1197 0.1138 0.1164
April 0.1151 0.1129 0.1141
May 0.1179 0.1121 0.1156
June 0.1190 0.1147 0.1164
July 0.1201 0.1175 0.1187
August 0.1196 0.1172 0.1184
September 0.1192 0.1177 0.1185
October 0.1227 0.1183 0.1209
November 0.1261 0.1196 0.1235
December 0.1290 0.1235 0.1265