YEARLY HIGH
1.9861 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.7145 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8750 GTQ

2016 RON to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.9861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.7145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2716 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8342 to the December average rate of 1.7510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9861 was down 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,931 GTQ
2015 Average 9,561 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 8,573 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,357.86 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9809
1.7301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.9065, compared to 1.8434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1046 GTQ (High: 1.9861 / Low: 1.8815). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 GTQ (High: 1.8470 / Low: 1.8241).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1046
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0554 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.9234) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9333), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-0.51%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.9234
2015 Avg (May) 1.9333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8470 1.8241 1.8342
February 1.9316 1.8419 1.8980
March 1.9629 1.8727 1.9235
April 1.9762 1.9417 1.9600
May 1.9861 1.8815 1.9234
June 1.9323 1.8614 1.9000
July 1.8918 1.8676 1.8783
August 1.9147 1.8773 1.8943
September 1.9092 1.8854 1.8975
October 1.9010 1.8096 1.8421
November 1.8569 1.7591 1.7973
December 1.7978 1.7145 1.7510