YEARLY HIGH
0.2050 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1779 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1889 NZD

2016 GTQ to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.2050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.1779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1998 to the December average rate of 0.1897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2050 was down 1.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2081, 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 1,025 NZD
2015 Average 937 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 889 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.80 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2016
0.1800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to NZD 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 0.1924, compared to 0.1853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0140 NZD (High: 0.2050 / Low: 0.1911). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 NZD (High: 0.1858 / Low: 0.1810).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1998) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0281 (+16.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1998
2015 Avg (January) 0.1716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2050 0.1911 0.1998
February 0.2000 0.1937 0.1967
March 0.1960 0.1872 0.1921
April 0.1911 0.1835 0.1878
May 0.1958 0.1839 0.1922
June 0.1924 0.1807 0.1858
July 0.1890 0.1794 0.1841
August 0.1858 0.1810 0.1836
September 0.1839 0.1779 0.1818
October 0.1899 0.1824 0.1862
November 0.1905 0.1806 0.1865
December 0.1943 0.1846 0.1897