2016 GTQ to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.7925 JPY

YEARLY LOW

13.1841 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.3041 JPY

2016 GTQ to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 15.7925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 13.1841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6083 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4868 to the December average rate of 15.4628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.7925 was down 3.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.3434, 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 78,962 JPY

2015 Average 79,054 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 65,921 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,041.61 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.6916

13.2341

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to JPY 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 14.5468, compared to 14.0614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.4467 JPY (High: 15.1898 / Low: 13.7431). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3582 JPY (High: 13.6580 / Low: 13.2998).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4467

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5276 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 15.4628) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.9768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5140 (-3.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 15.4628

2015 Avg (December) 15.9768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.7687	15.2915	15.4868
February	15.7823	14.6250	14.9592
March	14.8398	14.3909	14.6474
April	14.4919	13.7782	14.1830
May	14.5336	13.7524	14.2151
June	14.4023	13.3717	13.7890
July	14.0991	13.1841	13.6444
August	13.6580	13.2998	13.4389
September	13.7692	13.3458	13.5469
October	13.9643	13.4678	13.8256
November	15.1898	13.7431	14.4498
December	15.7925	15.0668	15.4628