YEARLY HIGH
1.1248 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.1027 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1141 GTQ

2019 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 1.1027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1184 to the December average rate of 1.1125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1248 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,624 GTQ
2018 Average 5,445 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 5,514 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.19 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1237
1.1045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1138, compared to 1.1143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0096 GTQ (High: 1.1231 / Low: 1.1135). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GTQ (High: 1.1158 / Low: 1.1132).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.1207) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+5.20%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.1207
2018 Avg (February) 1.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1231 1.1135 1.1184
February 1.1248 1.1165 1.1207
March 1.1165 1.1101 1.1136
April 1.1116 1.1027 1.1061
May 1.1158 1.1075 1.1099
June 1.1202 1.1111 1.1145
July 1.1151 1.1066 1.1113
August 1.1175 1.1085 1.1108
September 1.1180 1.1093 1.1147
October 1.1244 1.1153 1.1221
November 1.1158 1.1132 1.1142
December 1.1159 1.1085 1.1125