YEARLY HIGH
12.6250 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.9289 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7496 LRD

2016 GTQ to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 12.6250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 10.9289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6961 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1861 to the December average rate of 12.2512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.6250 was up 4.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.0598, 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 63,125 LRD
2015 Average 56,103 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 54,644 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,480.42 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.3789
10.8467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LRD 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 11.3714, compared to 12.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.7479 LRD (High: 11.7011 / Low: 10.9531). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0708 LRD (High: 11.8694 / Low: 11.7985).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7479
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0708

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1537 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 12.1783) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.3471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8312 (+7.33%).

2016 Avg (August) 12.1783
2015 Avg (August) 11.3471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6431 11.0147 11.1861
February 11.0955 10.9478 11.0324
March 11.0431 10.9289 10.9744
April 11.7011 10.9531 11.3791
May 11.8639 11.6978 11.8162
June 11.8694 11.7985 11.8401
July 11.9639 11.7834 11.8674
August 12.6250 11.9344 12.1783
September 12.2302 12.0732 12.1487
October 12.3499 11.9864 12.1973
November 12.2108 12.0131 12.1246
December 12.5304 12.0585 12.2512