YEARLY HIGH
1.8729 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6509 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7453 SCR

2016 GTQ to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.8729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1.6509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2221 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7100 to the December average rate of 1.7838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8729 was up 0.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8625, 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 9,365 SCR
2015 Average 8,692 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,254 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,110.35 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7911
1.7026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SCR 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 1.7287, compared to 1.7620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1992 SCR (High: 1.8729 / Low: 1.6737). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0410 SCR (High: 1.7780 / Low: 1.7370).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1992
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.7483) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0846 (-4.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.7483
2015 Avg (February) 1.8329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7794 1.6784 1.7100
February 1.8729 1.6737 1.7483
March 1.7582 1.6825 1.7226
April 1.8217 1.6509 1.7387
May 1.7996 1.7057 1.7397
June 1.7552 1.6528 1.7129
July 1.7714 1.6691 1.7293
August 1.7928 1.7334 1.7559
September 1.7780 1.7370 1.7597
October 1.7837 1.7423 1.7665
November 1.7991 1.7507 1.7769
December 1.8127 1.7565 1.7838