2016 GTQ to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GTQ to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GTQ to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 752.1915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 509.3713.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 242.8202 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 542.3252 to the December average rate of 736.8589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 752.1915 was up 28.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 587.4231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GTQ to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 529.2784, compared to 740.3540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 211.0756 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 169.3634 SLL (High: 683.3813 / Low: 514.0179). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5507 SLL (High: 752.1915 / Low: 745.6409).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.2988 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 749.6106) against the same month in 2015 (average: 487.2152), the exchange rate shifted by +262.3954 (+53.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 549.2523 | 536.2578 | 542.3252 |
| February | 539.6551 | 529.1805 | 534.6714 |
| March | 530.9689 | 517.0785 | 524.4068 |
| April | 517.9362 | 509.3713 | 513.1080 |
| May | 518.6163 | 509.9737 | 515.3056 |
| June | 683.3813 | 514.0179 | 545.8536 |
| July | 733.3656 | 719.4658 | 725.2703 |
| August | 749.6686 | 727.7809 | 737.3821 |
| September | 751.4415 | 736.0374 | 747.9555 |
| October | 752.1915 | 745.6409 | 749.6106 |
| November | 749.8846 | 740.7607 | 745.0467 |
| December | 741.4426 | 730.5024 | 736.8589 |