YEARLY HIGH
6.4204 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
5.9759 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1730 GTQ

2021 CAD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 6.4204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 5.9759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4445 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1227 to the December average rate of 6.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.4204 was up 4.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.1437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,102 GTQ
2020 Average 28,814 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 29,879 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,222.43 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.3956
6.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.2031, compared to 6.1429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.2249 GTQ (High: 6.2928 / Low: 6.0679). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1030 GTQ (High: 6.1664 / Low: 6.0634).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2249
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 6.3233) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.6761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6472 (+11.40%).

2021 Avg (June) 6.3233
2020 Avg (June) 5.6761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1664 6.0634 6.1227
February 6.1542 6.0450 6.0995
March 6.2317 6.0629 6.1389
April 6.2847 6.1192 6.1709
May 6.4074 6.2741 6.3631
June 6.4204 6.2072 6.3233
July 6.2928 6.0679 6.1931
August 6.2152 6.0297 6.1463
September 6.1789 6.0346 6.1083
October 6.2773 6.1181 6.2191
November 6.2533 6.0502 6.1523
December 6.1133 5.9759 6.0386