YEARLY HIGH
10.7681 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.0663 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8101 RUB

2016 GTQ to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 10.7681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 8.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7017 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0075 to the December average rate of 8.2655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.7681 was up 12.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.6093, 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 53,840 RUB
2015 Average 39,993 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 40,332 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,508.73 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.2587
8.0843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to RUB 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 9.1463, compared to 8.4740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.2346 RUB (High: 10.7681 / Low: 9.5334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1576 RUB (High: 8.4372 / Low: 8.2796).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2346
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1576

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0185 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.0075) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.3924), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6151 (+19.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.0075
2015 Avg (January) 8.3924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7681 9.5334 10.0075
February 10.4131 9.8063 10.0775
March 9.5880 8.7023 9.0590
April 8.8849 8.3790 8.6135
May 8.7743 8.3960 8.6071
June 8.7738 8.3280 8.5128
July 8.7867 8.2627 8.4573
August 8.8360 8.4927 8.6066
September 8.7189 8.3668 8.5647
October 8.4372 8.2796 8.3510
November 8.7826 8.4267 8.5988
December 8.5341 8.0663 8.2655