YEARLY HIGH
2.7758 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.2213 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4585 MXN

2016 GTQ to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.7758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 2.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5545 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3567 to the December average rate of 2.7349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7758 was up 21.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2924, 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 13,879 MXN
2015 Average 10,367 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 11,107 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,772.34 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7822
2.2148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MXN 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 2.3538, compared to 2.5632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3308 MXN (High: 2.7758 / Low: 2.4450). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0818 MXN (High: 2.7735 / Low: 2.6917).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3308
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.6756) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5014 (+23.06%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.6756
2015 Avg (November) 2.1741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4441 2.2524 2.3567
February 2.4931 2.3596 2.4096
March 2.3361 2.2367 2.2847
April 2.3113 2.2213 2.2621
May 2.4229 2.2229 2.3675
June 2.5032 2.3831 2.4420
July 2.4914 2.4018 2.4413
August 2.5065 2.4086 2.4522
September 2.6421 2.4336 2.5498
October 2.5855 2.4694 2.5257
November 2.7758 2.4450 2.6756
December 2.7735 2.6917 2.7349