YEARLY HIGH
0.0730 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0684 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0708 GTQ

2016 NPR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0711 to the December average rate of 0.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0730 was down 6.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365 GTQ
2015 Average 373 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 342 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.89 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0730
0.0688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0714, compared to 0.0701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0023 GTQ (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0707 / Low: 0.0701).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0727) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-5.34%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0727
2015 Avg (April) 0.0768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0721 0.0702 0.0711
February 0.0707 0.0698 0.0702
March 0.0728 0.0706 0.0721
April 0.0730 0.0723 0.0727
May 0.0729 0.0706 0.0716
June 0.0718 0.0703 0.0710
July 0.0712 0.0705 0.0708
August 0.0707 0.0701 0.0704
September 0.0710 0.0701 0.0705
October 0.0707 0.0699 0.0703
November 0.0705 0.0684 0.0695
December 0.0697 0.0686 0.0691