2016 QAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1272 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.0476 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0884 GTQ

2016 QAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 2.1272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.0476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0796 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1007 to the December average rate of 2.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1272 was down 0.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,636 GTQ

2015 Average 10,514 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 10,238 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.89 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1295

2.0530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1082, compared to 2.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0318 GTQ (High: 2.1032 / Low: 2.0713). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 GTQ (High: 2.1272 / Low: 2.1168).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.1231) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+0.63%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.1231

2015 Avg (April) 2.1099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1153	2.0931	2.1007
February	2.1153	2.0968	2.1039
March	2.1272	2.1053	2.1185
April	2.1272	2.1168	2.1231
May	2.1252	2.0949	2.1038
June	2.1070	2.0928	2.0994
July	2.1032	2.0713	2.0898
August	2.0819	2.0612	2.0703
September	2.0755	2.0624	2.0680
October	2.0677	2.0514	2.0594
November	2.0685	2.0580	2.0622
December	2.0729	2.0476	2.0612