YEARLY HIGH
0.1002 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0908 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0946 XDR

2016 GTQ to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0946 to the December average rate of 0.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1002 was up 4.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0959, 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 501 XDR
2015 Average 467 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 454 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.19 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0997
0.0911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to XDR 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 0.0931, compared to 0.0962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 XDR (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0973). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.0950 / Low: 0.0942).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0989) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+4.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0989
2015 Avg (December) 0.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0950 0.0942 0.0946
February 0.0945 0.0928 0.0936
March 0.0942 0.0918 0.0928
April 0.0922 0.0911 0.0918
May 0.0935 0.0908 0.0926
June 0.0942 0.0919 0.0929
July 0.0954 0.0936 0.0945
August 0.0955 0.0939 0.0949
September 0.0955 0.0944 0.0949
October 0.0972 0.0952 0.0966
November 0.0986 0.0960 0.0975
December 0.1002 0.0973 0.0989