YEARLY HIGH
0.1013 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0656 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0935 GTQ

2021 AFN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1008 to the December average rate of 0.0760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1013 was down 1.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 506 GTQ
2020 Average 502 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 328 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.54 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1033
0.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0996, compared to 0.0875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0150 GTQ (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0656). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 GTQ (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0974).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1008) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.08%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1008
2020 Avg (January) 0.0997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1013 0.0995 0.1008
February 0.1008 0.0983 0.1002
March 0.1001 0.0989 0.0996
April 0.0999 0.0984 0.0993
May 0.0999 0.0980 0.0992
June 0.0986 0.0974 0.0983
July 0.0978 0.0946 0.0969
August 0.0971 0.0897 0.0933
September 0.0914 0.0871 0.0893
October 0.0866 0.0852 0.0859
November 0.0857 0.0804 0.0835
December 0.0806 0.0656 0.0760