YEARLY HIGH
0.1098 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0875 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0975 GBP

2016 GTQ to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.1098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0908 to the December average rate of 0.1068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1098 was up 22.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0893, 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 549 GBP
2015 Average 427 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 438 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.56 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1098
0.0882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GBP 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 0.0909, compared to 0.1040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0116 GBP (High: 0.0991 / Low: 0.0875). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 GBP (High: 0.1087 / Low: 0.1056).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1080) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0849), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+27.29%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1080
2015 Avg (October) 0.0849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0927 0.0887 0.0908
February 0.0940 0.0897 0.0912
March 0.0931 0.0892 0.0909
April 0.0922 0.0885 0.0905
May 0.0913 0.0881 0.0900
June 0.0991 0.0875 0.0922
July 0.1016 0.0984 0.0999
August 0.1034 0.0992 0.1014
September 0.1026 0.0989 0.1010
October 0.1098 0.1024 0.1080
November 0.1087 0.1056 0.1070
December 0.1091 0.1044 0.1068