2016 GTQ to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GTQ to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GTQ to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1095.8521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1041.8939.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.9582 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1064.7518 to the December average rate of 1086.9948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1095.8521 was up 1.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 1080.2453, 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 LAK 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 1057.9763, compared to 1077.9827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.0064 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 21.1667 LAK (High: 1095.8521 / Low: 1074.6855). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2898 LAK (High: 1064.1268 / Low: 1056.8370).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.8143 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1086.9948) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1070.1201), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8747 (+1.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1069.2982 | 1056.6306 | 1064.7518 |
| February | 1070.4272 | 1051.2936 | 1060.3725 |
| March | 1065.2637 | 1046.7259 | 1053.5582 |
| April | 1053.0863 | 1041.8939 | 1049.0073 |
| May | 1065.3244 | 1048.9942 | 1059.7733 |
| June | 1064.1268 | 1056.8370 | 1060.3948 |
| July | 1071.3969 | 1052.8353 | 1062.7732 |
| August | 1077.4863 | 1068.6862 | 1073.3548 |
| September | 1078.5155 | 1070.2442 | 1075.0636 |
| October | 1087.8598 | 1077.4920 | 1082.8538 |
| November | 1091.2287 | 1081.9882 | 1086.8562 |
| December | 1095.8521 | 1074.6855 | 1086.9948 |