YEARLY HIGH
120.7207 KPW
YEARLY LOW
116.1776 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.3692 KPW

2016 GTQ to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 120.7207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 116.1776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5432 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.6532 to the December average rate of 119.9053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 120.7207 was up 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 119.1269, 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 603,604 KPW
2015 Average 587,744 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 580,888 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,715.83 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

120.3782
116.0600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to KPW 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 117.2453, compared to 119.4930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.2453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.4930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 1.8241 KPW (High: 119.3199 / Low: 117.4958). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5377 KPW (High: 116.7632 / Low: 116.2255).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8241
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5377

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 0.8171 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 119.9053) against the same month in 2015 (average: 118.2818), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6235 (+1.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 119.9053
2015 Avg (December) 118.2818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.0729 116.8717 117.6532
February 117.9074 116.8195 117.4754
March 117.3727 116.1776 116.6583
April 116.7632 116.2255 116.4198
May 117.9686 116.3148 117.5067
June 118.0615 117.3569 117.7586
July 119.3199 117.4958 118.2696
August 119.9350 118.7321 119.3931
September 119.8538 119.0666 119.5162
October 120.4990 119.5442 120.0184
November 120.0945 119.4826 119.8555
December 120.7207 119.2254 119.9053