YEARLY HIGH
0.4601 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4197 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4438 PEN

2016 GTQ to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.4601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.4197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4491 to the December average rate of 0.4525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4601 was up 2.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4468, 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 2,301 PEN
2015 Average 2,079 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,098 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.29 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4606
0.4242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to PEN 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 0.4407, compared to 0.4470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0272 PEN (High: 0.4580 / Low: 0.4307). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 PEN (High: 0.4601 / Low: 0.4537).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4575) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0551 (+13.69%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4575
2015 Avg (February) 0.4024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4527 0.4456 0.4491
February 0.4601 0.4537 0.4575
March 0.4580 0.4307 0.4413
April 0.4391 0.4197 0.4272
May 0.4418 0.4244 0.4349
June 0.4417 0.4296 0.4341
July 0.4439 0.4298 0.4342
August 0.4479 0.4395 0.4421
September 0.4518 0.4452 0.4487
October 0.4555 0.4467 0.4514
November 0.4563 0.4478 0.4530
December 0.4564 0.4460 0.4525