YEARLY HIGH
4.9103 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
4.4334 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6811 GTQ

2021 BGN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 4.9103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 4.4334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4769 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8493 to the December average rate of 4.4656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.9103 was up 0.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.8959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,552 GTQ
2020 Average 22,543 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 22,167 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,384.66 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.8877
4.4272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.7668, compared to 4.5955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1572 GTQ (High: 4.5906 / Low: 4.4334). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 GTQ (High: 4.4856 / Low: 4.4477).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1572
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0962 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.8493) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.3702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4792 (+10.96%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.8493
2020 Avg (January) 4.3702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9103 4.8102 4.8493
February 4.8186 4.7626 4.7900
March 4.7605 4.6164 4.6939
April 4.7778 4.6261 4.7167
May 4.8337 4.7376 4.7911
June 4.8321 4.6873 4.7596
July 4.7066 4.6612 4.6845
August 4.7058 4.6166 4.6604
September 4.7041 4.5823 4.6608
October 4.6215 4.5620 4.5882
November 4.5906 4.4334 4.5133
December 4.4856 4.4477 4.4656