YEARLY HIGH
0.2752 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2410 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2638 GTQ

2019 ETB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.2752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2724 to the December average rate of 0.2443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2752 was down 1.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,376 GTQ
2018 Average 1,360 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,205 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.94 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2753
0.2415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.2685, compared to 0.2591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0115 GTQ (High: 0.2525 / Low: 0.2410). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 GTQ (High: 0.2642 / Low: 0.2610).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.2720) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+1.63%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.2720
2018 Avg (February) 0.2677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2748 0.2708 0.2724
February 0.2752 0.2700 0.2720
March 0.2717 0.2679 0.2695
April 0.2680 0.2635 0.2657
May 0.2680 0.2639 0.2655
June 0.2689 0.2641 0.2660
July 0.2695 0.2639 0.2652
August 0.2656 0.2602 0.2630
September 0.2642 0.2610 0.2622
October 0.2646 0.2604 0.2625
November 0.2614 0.2516 0.2575
December 0.2525 0.2410 0.2443