YEARLY HIGH
161.5863 KRW
YEARLY LOW
145.0587 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.6626 KRW

2016 GTQ to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 161.5863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 145.0587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5275 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.0011 to the December average rate of 157.7963, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 161.5863 was up 3.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 156.6767, 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 807,931 KRW
2015 Average 739,079 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 725,294 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,637.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

160.1493
146.2282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to KRW 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 154.0332, compared to 151.2920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.0332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.2920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.9602 KRW (High: 160.3845 / Low: 148.4244). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1572 KRW (High: 148.9993 / Low: 145.8421).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.9602
August Spread (Stable) ±3.1572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 5.5075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 158.9892) against the same month in 2015 (average: 143.9598), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0293 (+10.44%).

2016 Avg (February) 158.9892
2015 Avg (February) 143.9598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.1311 153.7378 157.0011
February 161.5863 156.5944 158.9892
March 160.3845 148.4244 153.4817
April 150.0246 146.5194 148.4146
May 156.4468 147.3319 153.3911
June 156.4698 150.3526 152.9215
July 152.1407 147.6840 149.9201
August 148.9993 145.8421 147.4320
September 149.7500 145.0587 147.3883
October 152.5846 146.2886 150.1916
November 157.3871 151.1050 155.0239
December 161.4872 153.9458 157.7963