2016 GTQ to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0409 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.0009 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0209 HKD

2016 GTQ to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0170 to the December average rate of 1.0337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0409 was up 1.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0258, 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 5,205 HKD

2015 Average 5,063 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,005 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.84 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0375

1.0002

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to HKD 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 1.0119, compared to 1.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0157 HKD (High: 1.0285 / Low: 1.0128). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 HKD (High: 1.0062 / Low: 1.0015).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0337) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+1.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0337

2015 Avg (December) 1.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0253	1.0105	1.0170
February	1.0206	1.0092	1.0159
March	1.0129	1.0009	1.0059
April	1.0062	1.0015	1.0033
May	1.0184	1.0029	1.0138
June	1.0188	1.0121	1.0157
July	1.0285	1.0128	1.0194
August	1.0335	1.0232	1.0289
September	1.0327	1.0261	1.0300
October	1.0387	1.0299	1.0344
November	1.0352	1.0297	1.0330
December	1.0409	1.0275	1.0337