YEARLY HIGH
1.2533 SEK
YEARLY LOW
1.0310 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1263 SEK

2016 GTQ to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.2533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2223 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1164 to the December average rate of 1.2275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2533 was up 8.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1524, 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 6,267 SEK
2015 Average 5,509 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 5,155 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,111.50 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2451
1.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SEK 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 1.0858, compared to 1.1667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0660 SEK (High: 1.1196 / Low: 1.0536). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 SEK (High: 1.0572 / Low: 1.0390).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2275) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1116 (+10.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2275
2015 Avg (December) 1.1159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1255 1.1041 1.1164
February 1.1149 1.0961 1.1059
March 1.1196 1.0536 1.0816
April 1.0572 1.0390 1.0511
May 1.0946 1.0310 1.0741
June 1.1194 1.0609 1.0858
July 1.1408 1.1040 1.1252
August 1.1368 1.1113 1.1239
September 1.1420 1.1201 1.1336
October 1.2033 1.1399 1.1740
November 1.2355 1.1902 1.2160
December 1.2533 1.2079 1.2275