YEARLY HIGH
11.0156 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
9.9782 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5718 GTQ

2016 XDR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 11.0156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 9.9782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0374 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5719 to the December average rate of 10.1078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.0156 was down 0.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.0311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,078 GTQ
2015 Average 53,570 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 49,891 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,186.85 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9689
10.0295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.7466, compared to 10.3970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.3152 GTQ (High: 11.0156 / Low: 10.7004). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0893 GTQ (High: 10.6153 / Low: 10.5260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3152
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0893

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 10.8028) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.02%).

2016 Avg (May) 10.8028
2015 Avg (May) 10.8050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6153 10.5260 10.5719
February 10.7709 10.5780 10.6838
March 10.8964 10.6192 10.7710
April 10.9751 10.8499 10.8907
May 11.0156 10.7004 10.8028
June 10.8790 10.6181 10.7597
July 10.6816 10.4839 10.5872
August 10.6475 10.4723 10.5372
September 10.5892 10.4765 10.5357
October 10.5032 10.2889 10.3550
November 10.4187 10.1446 10.2588
December 10.2730 9.9782 10.1078