YEARLY HIGH
0.0758 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0633 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0701 GTQ

2016 JPY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0646 to the December average rate of 0.0647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0758 was up 15.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 37,924 GTQ
2015 Average 31,634 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 31,661 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,263.68 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0754
0.0636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0689, compared to 0.0713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0069 GTQ (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0658). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GTQ (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0732).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0733) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+18.20%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0733
2015 Avg (July) 0.0620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0654 0.0634 0.0646
February 0.0684 0.0634 0.0669
March 0.0695 0.0674 0.0683
April 0.0726 0.0690 0.0705
May 0.0727 0.0688 0.0704
June 0.0748 0.0694 0.0725
July 0.0758 0.0709 0.0733
August 0.0752 0.0732 0.0744
September 0.0749 0.0726 0.0738
October 0.0743 0.0716 0.0723
November 0.0728 0.0658 0.0693
December 0.0664 0.0633 0.0647