YEARLY HIGH
0.1848 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1628 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1721 AUD

2021 GTQ to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1663 to the December average rate of 0.1809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1848 was down 19.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 924 AUD
2020 Average 941 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 814 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.78 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1823
0.1649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to AUD 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 0.1676, compared to 0.1767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0096 AUD (High: 0.1814 / Low: 0.1718). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 AUD (High: 0.1680 / Low: 0.1652).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1809) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+6.42%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1809
2020 Avg (December) 0.1700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1689 0.1642 0.1663
February 0.1692 0.1628 0.1665
March 0.1708 0.1657 0.1682
April 0.1707 0.1661 0.1684
May 0.1680 0.1652 0.1670
June 0.1729 0.1668 0.1693
July 0.1762 0.1711 0.1738
August 0.1813 0.1743 0.1769
September 0.1800 0.1733 0.1766
October 0.1779 0.1716 0.1746
November 0.1814 0.1718 0.1772
December 0.1848 0.1783 0.1809