YEARLY HIGH
1.1109 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.6280 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0285 GTQ

2026 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.1109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.6280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4829 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1088 to the December average rate of 0.6372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1109 was down 0.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1200, 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 5,554 GTQ
2025 Average 5,558 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 3,140 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,414.34 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1569
0.5899
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.1066, compared to 0.7940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4580 GTQ (High: 1.1043 / Low: 0.6462). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GTQ (High: 1.1056 / Low: 1.1029).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4580
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3136 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.1088) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-0.75%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.1088
2025 Avg (January) 1.1171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1109 1.1053 1.1088
February 1.1105 1.1060 1.1096
March 1.1104 1.1035 1.1080
April 1.1072 1.1024 1.1065
May 1.1056 1.1029 1.1040
June 1.1040 1.0999 1.1028
July 1.1043 0.6462 0.9508
August 0.6436 0.6280 0.6372