2016 WST to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0964 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.8405 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9902 GTQ

2016 WST to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 3.0964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.8405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2560 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9489 to the December average rate of 2.9561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0964 was down 2.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,482 GTQ

2015 Average 15,167 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 14,202 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,279.80 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0857

2.9364

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 3.0078, compared to 2.9727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1689 GTQ (High: 3.0897 / Low: 2.9209). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 GTQ (High: 2.9953 / Low: 2.9626).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1689

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3.0733) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1059), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0327 (-1.05%).

2016 Avg (April) 3.0733

2015 Avg (April) 3.1059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0071	2.8405	2.9489
February	3.0075	2.8982	2.9686
March	3.0792	2.9871	3.0389
April	3.0964	3.0217	3.0733
May	3.0897	2.9209	3.0025
June	3.0517	2.9582	3.0143
July	3.0434	2.9414	2.9974
August	2.9943	2.9525	2.9690
September	2.9953	2.9626	2.9812
October	2.9881	2.9370	2.9615
November	3.0124	2.9444	2.9713
December	2.9860	2.9031	2.9561