YEARLY HIGH
1.2242 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.7463 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8734 GTQ

2016 VEF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.2242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.7463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4778 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2104 to the December average rate of 0.7515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2242 was down 0.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,121 GTQ
2015 Average 6,059 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 3,732 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,389.18 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2667
0.7046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.9921, compared to 0.7547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0133 GTQ (High: 1.2192 / Low: 1.2059). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 GTQ (High: 0.7548 / Low: 0.7509).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4447 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1.2199) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+1.02%).

2016 Avg (March) 1.2199
2015 Avg (March) 1.2076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2192 1.2059 1.2104
February 1.2195 1.2078 1.2123
March 1.2242 1.2131 1.2199
April 0.7766 0.7726 0.7752
May 0.7759 0.7649 0.7681
June 0.7694 0.7646 0.7664
July 0.7677 0.7561 0.7622
August 0.7599 0.7521 0.7556
September 0.7576 0.7528 0.7547
October 0.7548 0.7486 0.7516
November 0.7548 0.7509 0.7525
December 0.7556 0.7463 0.7515