YEARLY HIGH
752.1915 SLL
YEARLY LOW
509.3713 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
634.8162 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,760,958 SLL
2015 Average 2,708,079 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,546,857 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,214,100.99 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

773.2609
489.4578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 529.2784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 740.3540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±169.3634
October Spread (Stable) ±6.5507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (October) 749.6106
2015 Avg (October) 487.2152

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