YEARLY HIGH
0.0638 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0579 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0608 GTQ

2016 JMD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0635 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0638 was down 5.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 319 GTQ
2015 Average 328 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 290 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.25 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0640
0.0576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0628, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 GTQ (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0612). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0580).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0635) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-4.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0635
2015 Avg (January) 0.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0638 0.0632 0.0635
February 0.0634 0.0630 0.0632
March 0.0637 0.0631 0.0635
April 0.0636 0.0629 0.0634
May 0.0630 0.0612 0.0619
June 0.0613 0.0605 0.0610
July 0.0605 0.0597 0.0602
August 0.0598 0.0592 0.0595
September 0.0595 0.0589 0.0591
October 0.0590 0.0582 0.0585
November 0.0583 0.0580 0.0581
December 0.0585 0.0579 0.0582