YEARLY HIGH
202.1355 LBP
YEARLY LOW
194.6957 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
198.5205 LBP

2016 GTQ to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 202.1355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 194.6957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4398 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.4409 to the December average rate of 201.0334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 202.1355 was up 1.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 199.3765, 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 1,010,677 LBP
2015 Average 984,813 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 973,478 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,198.84 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

201.8387
194.5570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LBP 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 196.6252, compared to 200.4159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.6252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.4159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.3675 LBP (High: 198.1329 / Low: 194.7654). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9692 LBP (High: 195.7548 / Low: 194.7856).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.3675
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9692

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 1.4538 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 201.0334) against the same month in 2015 (average: 198.1548), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8786 (+1.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 201.0334
2015 Avg (December) 198.1548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 198.2121 196.6049 197.4409
February 197.8657 196.2591 196.9901
March 196.7073 194.6957 195.5363
April 195.7548 194.7856 195.1638
May 198.1329 194.7654 197.1173
June 197.9747 196.9907 197.5025
July 200.1281 196.9558 198.4034
August 201.2445 199.2433 200.2452
September 200.9329 199.8084 200.4266
October 202.0184 200.2706 201.2319
November 201.5345 200.5479 201.1549
December 202.1355 200.0726 201.0334