YEARLY HIGH
8.8863 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
8.1611 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4670 GTQ

2021 CHF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CHF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 8.8863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 8.1611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7252 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7826 to the December average rate of 8.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.8863 was up 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.8416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,431 GTQ
2020 Average 41,188 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 40,805 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,625.99 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.8315
8.2447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 8.5208, compared to 8.4132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3278 GTQ (High: 8.4888 / Low: 8.1611). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1114 GTQ (High: 8.4666 / Low: 8.3553).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3278
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1114

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 0.3302 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 8.7826) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.9378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8448 (+10.64%).

2021 Avg (January) 8.7826
2020 Avg (January) 7.9378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8863 8.7156 8.7826
February 8.7275 8.4774 8.6238
March 8.4199 8.1694 8.2936
April 8.4888 8.1611 8.3625
May 8.6156 8.4472 8.5487
June 8.6337 8.3800 8.5137
July 8.5590 8.3702 8.4458
August 8.5760 8.3877 8.4699
September 8.4708 8.2826 8.3870
October 8.4886 8.3163 8.3845
November 8.5091 8.2710 8.3938
December 8.4666 8.3553 8.3986