2016 GTQ to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GTQ to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GTQ to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 4033.5463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 3893.9067.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.6397 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3921.8204 to the December average rate of 4006.9711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4033.5463 was up 1.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 3969.9047, 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 IRR 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 3935.0449, compared to 3994.4591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 59.4141 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 63.1614 IRR (High: 3973.2152 / Low: 3910.0538). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.0549 IRR (High: 3921.2296 / Low: 3905.1746).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 20.7934 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4006.9711) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3941.5334), the exchange rate shifted by +65.4377 (+1.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3936.0264 | 3893.9067 | 3921.8204 |
| February | 3955.1347 | 3909.5851 | 3938.5025 |
| March | 3940.2696 | 3901.3460 | 3917.7091 |
| April | 3921.2296 | 3905.1746 | 3911.3902 |
| May | 3973.2152 | 3910.0538 | 3952.7479 |
| June | 3982.9009 | 3938.8283 | 3968.0995 |
| July | 3987.2075 | 3927.1688 | 3960.8129 |
| August | 4006.8956 | 3965.8482 | 3989.1830 |
| September | 4004.6483 | 3978.6770 | 3994.1872 |
| October | 4025.0666 | 3995.0349 | 4009.9758 |
| November | 4013.4247 | 3993.7740 | 4005.6244 |
| December | 4033.5463 | 3984.3815 | 4006.9711 |