2016 GTQ to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2089 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.7716 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9334 LSL

2016 GTQ to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.2089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.7716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4373 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1282 to the December average rate of 1.8479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2089 was up 5.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0897, 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 11,044 LSL

2015 Average 8,344 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 8,858 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,186.55 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1584

1.7963

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LSL 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 2.0073, compared to 1.8594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2329 LSL (High: 2.0694 / Low: 1.8365). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0874 LSL (High: 1.8874 / Low: 1.8000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2329

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0874

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1282) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6134 (+40.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1282

2015 Avg (January) 1.5148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2089	2.0222	2.1282
February	2.1069	1.9866	2.0621
March	2.0446	1.9211	1.9914
April	1.9735	1.8393	1.8902
May	2.0694	1.8365	1.9986
June	2.0509	1.8855	1.9730
July	1.9339	1.8386	1.8910
August	1.9243	1.7716	1.8265
September	1.9268	1.7979	1.8702
October	1.9124	1.8041	1.8591
November	1.9251	1.7716	1.8620
December	1.8874	1.8000	1.8479