YEARLY HIGH
0.3957 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3691 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3825 GTQ

2016 MDL to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.3957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.3691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3764 to the December average rate of 0.3730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3957 was down 18.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,979 GTQ
2015 Average 2,046 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,846 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.95 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3957
0.3710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.3859, compared to 0.3790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0165 GTQ (High: 0.3873 / Low: 0.3708). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 GTQ (High: 0.3826 / Low: 0.3802).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3904) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0248 (-5.98%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3904
2015 Avg (March) 0.4152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3873 0.3708 0.3764
February 0.3846 0.3774 0.3817
March 0.3957 0.3841 0.3904
April 0.3953 0.3919 0.3936
May 0.3920 0.3812 0.3868
June 0.3884 0.3838 0.3866
July 0.3878 0.3833 0.3849
August 0.3837 0.3809 0.3823
September 0.3826 0.3802 0.3816
October 0.3817 0.3747 0.3777
November 0.3799 0.3710 0.3745
December 0.3774 0.3691 0.3730