YEARLY HIGH
2.8678 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.7589 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8152 GTQ

2016 XCD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 2.8678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.7589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1090 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8322 to the December average rate of 2.7784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8678 was down 0.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,339 GTQ
2015 Average 14,173 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 13,794 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 544.76 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8686
2.7692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.8410, compared to 2.7894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0428 GTQ (High: 2.8377 / Low: 2.7949). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 GTQ (High: 2.8651 / Low: 2.8519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2.8562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+1.18%).

2016 Avg (March) 2.8562
2015 Avg (March) 2.8229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8513 2.8218 2.8322
February 2.8520 2.8263 2.8364
March 2.8678 2.8386 2.8562
April 2.8651 2.8519 2.8603
May 2.8623 2.8224 2.8336
June 2.8373 2.8205 2.8275
July 2.8377 2.7949 2.8165
August 2.8087 2.7759 2.7928
September 2.8003 2.7825 2.7900
October 2.7897 2.7671 2.7775
November 2.7905 2.7763 2.7813
December 2.7966 2.7589 2.7784