YEARLY HIGH
0.5205 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4834 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5049 ILS

2016 GTQ to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.5205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.4834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5161 to the December average rate of 0.5106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5205 was down 2.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5324, 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 2,602 ILS
2015 Average 2,538 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,417 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.34 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5189
0.4851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to ILS 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 0.5029, compared to 0.5069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0248 ILS (High: 0.5086 / Low: 0.4838). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 ILS (High: 0.5031 / Low: 0.4975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5161) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5161
2015 Avg (January) 0.5168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5205 0.5090 0.5161
February 0.5165 0.5066 0.5097
March 0.5098 0.4875 0.5009
April 0.4937 0.4834 0.4879
May 0.5086 0.4838 0.4979
June 0.5103 0.5005 0.5049
July 0.5099 0.5017 0.5066
August 0.5090 0.4977 0.5036
September 0.5031 0.4975 0.4999
October 0.5152 0.4983 0.5091
November 0.5173 0.5058 0.5116
December 0.5176 0.5050 0.5106