YEARLY HIGH
0.1240 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0929 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1140 GTQ

2016 RUB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1000 to the December average rate of 0.1210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1240 was down 20.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 620 GTQ
2015 Average 632 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 464 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.52 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1232
0.0971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1099, compared to 0.1181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0120 GTQ (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.0929). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GTQ (High: 0.1208 / Low: 0.1185).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1210) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+11.34%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1210
2015 Avg (December) 0.1087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1049 0.0929 0.1000
February 0.1020 0.0960 0.0993
March 0.1149 0.1043 0.1105
April 0.1193 0.1126 0.1161
May 0.1191 0.1140 0.1162
June 0.1201 0.1140 0.1175
July 0.1210 0.1138 0.1183
August 0.1177 0.1132 0.1162
September 0.1195 0.1147 0.1168
October 0.1208 0.1185 0.1198
November 0.1187 0.1139 0.1163
December 0.1240 0.1172 0.1210