YEARLY HIGH
0.0915 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0792 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0853 GTQ

2016 LRD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0894 to the December average rate of 0.0816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0915 was down 0.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 458 GTQ
2015 Average 446 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 396 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.46 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0921
0.0807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0880, compared to 0.0825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 GTQ (High: 0.0913 / Low: 0.0855). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GTQ (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0843).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0911) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.07%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0911
2015 Avg (March) 0.0902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0908 0.0859 0.0894
February 0.0913 0.0901 0.0906
March 0.0915 0.0906 0.0911
April 0.0913 0.0855 0.0880
May 0.0855 0.0843 0.0846
June 0.0848 0.0843 0.0845
July 0.0849 0.0836 0.0843
August 0.0838 0.0792 0.0821
September 0.0828 0.0818 0.0823
October 0.0834 0.0810 0.0820
November 0.0832 0.0819 0.0825
December 0.0829 0.0798 0.0816