YEARLY HIGH
0.6057 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.5339 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5732 GTQ

2016 SCR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.6057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5850 to the December average rate of 0.5607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6057 was down 3.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,029 GTQ
2015 Average 2,879 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 2,670 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.11 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5874
0.5582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5787, compared to 0.5676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0636 GTQ (High: 0.5975 / Low: 0.5339). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 GTQ (High: 0.5757 / Low: 0.5624).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0636
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5756) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+1.66%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5756
2015 Avg (April) 0.5662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5958 0.5620 0.5850
February 0.5975 0.5339 0.5724
March 0.5943 0.5688 0.5806
April 0.6057 0.5489 0.5756
May 0.5863 0.5557 0.5749
June 0.6051 0.5697 0.5839
July 0.5991 0.5645 0.5784
August 0.5769 0.5578 0.5696
September 0.5757 0.5624 0.5683
October 0.5739 0.5606 0.5661
November 0.5712 0.5558 0.5628
December 0.5693 0.5517 0.5607