YEARLY HIGH
0.1142 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1004 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1089 GTQ

2016 KGS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1008 to the December average rate of 0.1084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1142 was down 13.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 571 GTQ
2015 Average 598 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 502 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.70 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1143
0.0996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1078, compared to 0.1099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 GTQ (High: 0.1098 / Low: 0.1040). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GTQ (High: 0.1015 / Low: 0.1004).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.1131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-8.14%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.1131
2015 Avg (July) 0.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1015 0.1004 0.1008
February 0.1041 0.1010 0.1024
March 0.1098 0.1040 0.1068
April 0.1133 0.1096 0.1120
May 0.1130 0.1111 0.1121
June 0.1134 0.1116 0.1126
July 0.1142 0.1110 0.1131
August 0.1111 0.1091 0.1099
September 0.1107 0.1091 0.1096
October 0.1108 0.1092 0.1098
November 0.1095 0.1084 0.1089
December 0.1091 0.1075 0.1084