YEARLY HIGH
2.5719 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.2479 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4652 GTQ

2016 LTL to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 2.5719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.2479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3240 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4594 to the December average rate of 2.2908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5719 was down 3.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,860 GTQ
2015 Average 12,670 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 11,239 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,620.19 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5828
2.2642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.5121, compared to 2.4184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1378 GTQ (High: 2.4394 / Low: 2.3016). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 GTQ (High: 2.5658 / Low: 2.5490).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1378
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0804 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.5294) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5956), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0662 (-2.55%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.5294
2015 Avg (May) 2.5956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4745 2.4512 2.4594
February 2.5263 2.4629 2.4974
March 2.5556 2.4686 2.5179
April 2.5658 2.5490 2.5563
May 2.5719 2.5024 2.5294
June 2.5292 2.4730 2.5120
July 2.4839 2.4498 2.4673
August 2.4942 2.4459 2.4683
September 2.4866 2.4538 2.4758
October 2.4773 2.4088 2.4368
November 2.4394 2.3016 2.3711
December 2.3413 2.2479 2.2908