YEARLY HIGH
0.5687 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4831 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5188 PLN

2016 GTQ to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.5687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.4831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0856 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5297 to the December average rate of 0.5606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5687 was up 7.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5304, 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 2,844 PLN
2015 Average 2,462 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,416 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 427.87 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5675
0.4849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to PLN 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 0.5098, compared to 0.5279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0407 PLN (High: 0.5589 / Low: 0.5182). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 PLN (High: 0.5263 / Low: 0.5159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0430 (+8.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5606
2015 Avg (December) 0.5176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5402 0.5143 0.5297
February 0.5279 0.5101 0.5167
March 0.5182 0.4838 0.4993
April 0.5050 0.4831 0.4918
May 0.5194 0.4917 0.5094
June 0.5296 0.4969 0.5117
July 0.5263 0.5159 0.5218
August 0.5173 0.5043 0.5093
September 0.5184 0.5078 0.5121
October 0.5307 0.5086 0.5207
November 0.5589 0.5182 0.5426
December 0.5687 0.5493 0.5606