YEARLY HIGH
0.4502 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3603 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4082 GTQ

2016 MXN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.4502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.3603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0899 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4246 to the December average rate of 0.3657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4502 was down 14.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,509 GTQ
2015 Average 24,179 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 18,013 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,496.12 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4498
0.3580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.4253, compared to 0.3910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0487 GTQ (High: 0.4090 / Low: 0.3603). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 GTQ (High: 0.3715 / Low: 0.3606).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.4421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5051), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0630 (-12.48%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.4421
2015 Avg (April) 0.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4440 0.4092 0.4246
February 0.4238 0.4011 0.4151
March 0.4471 0.4281 0.4378
April 0.4502 0.4327 0.4421
May 0.4499 0.4127 0.4226
June 0.4196 0.3995 0.4096
July 0.4164 0.4014 0.4097
August 0.4152 0.3990 0.4079
September 0.4109 0.3785 0.3925
October 0.4049 0.3868 0.3960
November 0.4090 0.3603 0.3744
December 0.3715 0.3606 0.3657