2016 PEN to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3829 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.1733 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2542 GTQ

2016 PEN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 2.3829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 2.1733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2095 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2266 to the December average rate of 2.2098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3829 was down 7.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,914 GTQ

2015 Average 12,040 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 10,867 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,047.60 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3567

2.1702

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.2706, compared to 2.2378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1381 GTQ (High: 2.3217 / Low: 2.1836). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 GTQ (High: 2.2041 / Low: 2.1733).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1381

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.3411) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1233 (-5.00%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.3411

2015 Avg (April) 2.4644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2443	2.2090	2.2266
February	2.2041	2.1733	2.1857
March	2.3217	2.1836	2.2667
April	2.3829	2.2774	2.3411
May	2.3561	2.2637	2.2996
June	2.3278	2.2640	2.3040
July	2.3267	2.2527	2.3034
August	2.2753	2.2328	2.2621
September	2.2462	2.2134	2.2286
October	2.2385	2.1954	2.2155
November	2.2329	2.1914	2.2077
December	2.2421	2.1911	2.2098