YEARLY HIGH
0.1681 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1491 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1602 GTQ

2016 PHP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.1681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.1491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1610 to the December average rate of 0.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1681 was down 4.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,013 GTQ
2015 Average 42,071 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 37,287 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,725.30 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1684
0.1492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.1637, compared to 0.1567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0065 GTQ (High: 0.1620 / Low: 0.1555). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 GTQ (High: 0.1648 / Low: 0.1630).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.1656) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-3.36%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.1656
2015 Avg (March) 0.1714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1631 0.1593 0.1610
February 0.1622 0.1595 0.1609
March 0.1681 0.1627 0.1656
April 0.1679 0.1646 0.1668
May 0.1648 0.1630 0.1636
June 0.1664 0.1620 0.1645
July 0.1633 0.1603 0.1618
August 0.1635 0.1604 0.1617
September 0.1620 0.1555 0.1584
October 0.1560 0.1540 0.1551
November 0.1555 0.1502 0.1525
December 0.1519 0.1491 0.1508