YEARLY HIGH
2.0686 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.9213 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9812 GTQ

2016 ILS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 2.0686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.9213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1473 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9378 to the December average rate of 1.9587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0686 was up 1.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,343 GTQ
2015 Average 9,854 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 9,606 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 736.62 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0608
1.9266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GTQ 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 1.9893, compared to 1.9731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1007 GTQ (High: 2.0669 / Low: 1.9662). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 GTQ (High: 2.0102 / Low: 1.9876).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0496) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+4.97%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0496
2015 Avg (April) 1.9525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9648 1.9213 1.9378
February 1.9739 1.9362 1.9621
March 2.0515 1.9614 1.9965
April 2.0686 2.0256 2.0496
May 2.0669 1.9662 2.0090
June 1.9979 1.9596 1.9806
July 1.9934 1.9610 1.9740
August 2.0094 1.9645 1.9859
September 2.0102 1.9876 2.0004
October 2.0067 1.9411 1.9644
November 1.9772 1.9330 1.9549
December 1.9803 1.9321 1.9587