YEARLY HIGH
0.0136 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 GTQ

2016 XAF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0136 was down 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68 GTQ
2015 Average 65 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 59 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.72 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0135
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0131, compared to 0.0126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0128).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0132) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.74%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0132
2015 Avg (May) 0.0131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0125 0.0127
February 0.0132 0.0127 0.0130
March 0.0134 0.0127 0.0131
April 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
May 0.0136 0.0129 0.0132
June 0.0132 0.0128 0.0131
July 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
August 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
September 0.0129 0.0128 0.0128
October 0.0129 0.0124 0.0126
November 0.0127 0.0121 0.0123
December 0.0123 0.0118 0.0121