2019 BBD to GTQ Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BBD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BBD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 3.8907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 3.7766.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1142 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8630 to the December average rate of 3.8448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.8907 was up 0.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.8822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BBD to GTQ Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8487, compared to 3.8505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0658 GTQ (High: 3.8423 / Low: 3.7766). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 GTQ (High: 3.8586 / Low: 3.8458).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 3.8789) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+0.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8699 | 3.8449 | 3.8630 |
| February | 3.8898 | 3.8572 | 3.8729 |
| March | 3.8560 | 3.8326 | 3.8462 |
| April | 3.8413 | 3.8101 | 3.8250 |
| May | 3.8573 | 3.8249 | 3.8341 |
| June | 3.8663 | 3.8370 | 3.8509 |
| July | 3.8684 | 3.8250 | 3.8409 |
| August | 3.8423 | 3.7766 | 3.8355 |
| September | 3.8728 | 3.8085 | 3.8514 |
| October | 3.8907 | 3.8534 | 3.8789 |
| November | 3.8586 | 3.8458 | 3.8514 |
| December | 3.8549 | 3.8323 | 3.8448 |