YEARLY HIGH
0.0740 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0712 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0726 GTQ

2016 PKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0729 to the December average rate of 0.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0740 was down 3.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 37,010 GTQ
2015 Average 37,268 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 35,604 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,406.06 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0740
0.0714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0733, compared to 0.0719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0013 GTQ (High: 0.0739 / Low: 0.0726). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0739 / Low: 0.0736).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0737) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0749), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.54%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0737
2015 Avg (March) 0.0749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0732 0.0727 0.0729
February 0.0734 0.0731 0.0732
March 0.0740 0.0732 0.0737
April 0.0739 0.0736 0.0738
May 0.0739 0.0726 0.0731
June 0.0736 0.0728 0.0731
July 0.0731 0.0721 0.0726
August 0.0723 0.0717 0.0720
September 0.0723 0.0717 0.0720
October 0.0720 0.0714 0.0717
November 0.0719 0.0715 0.0716
December 0.0719 0.0712 0.0716