2016 GTQ to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GTQ to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GTQ to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1268.2905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 951.7486.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 316.5419 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1011.2218 to the December average rate of 1236.3076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1268.2905 was up 22.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 1039.1403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GTQ to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 994.3291, compared to 1207.5711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 213.2420 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 226.6965 GNF (High: 1178.4451 / Low: 951.7486). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1427 GNF (High: 985.6757 / Low: 972.5330).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.8530 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1236.3076) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1014.8105), the exchange rate shifted by +221.4971 (+21.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1022.5831 | 1002.7839 | 1011.2218 |
| February | 1016.3375 | 992.6048 | 1004.9931 |
| March | 995.7641 | 979.1347 | 987.1401 |
| April | 985.6757 | 972.5330 | 980.9804 |
| May | 978.7526 | 955.4699 | 965.9388 |
| June | 1178.4451 | 951.7486 | 1015.7004 |
| July | 1192.5423 | 1154.9922 | 1176.1441 |
| August | 1212.5066 | 1180.3003 | 1199.9260 |
| September | 1213.8249 | 1191.9955 | 1206.5920 |
| October | 1217.2923 | 1199.4807 | 1211.3936 |
| November | 1222.4353 | 1199.6601 | 1215.0630 |
| December | 1268.2905 | 1215.2097 | 1236.3076 |