YEARLY HIGH
2.0698 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.7584 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9301 GTQ

2016 PLN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.7584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3114 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8885 to the December average rate of 1.7839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0698 was down 4.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,396 GTQ
2015 Average 40,646 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 35,167 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,228.91 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0585
1.7589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.9633, compared to 1.8970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1407 GTQ (High: 1.9299 / Low: 1.7892). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 GTQ (High: 1.9383 / Low: 1.9000).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1407
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0765 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0336) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0621), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0286 (-1.38%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0336
2015 Avg (April) 2.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9443 1.8511 1.8885
February 1.9605 1.8944 1.9357
March 2.0670 1.9299 2.0037
April 2.0698 1.9804 2.0336
May 2.0336 1.9252 1.9636
June 2.0125 1.8884 1.9546
July 1.9383 1.9000 1.9163
August 1.9828 1.9331 1.9634
September 1.9695 1.9291 1.9529
October 1.9662 1.8842 1.9210
November 1.9299 1.7892 1.8446
December 1.8206 1.7584 1.7839