YEARLY HIGH
0.2620 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2519 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2581 BBD

2022 GTQ to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GTQ to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.2519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2596 to the December average rate of 0.2541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2620 was up 0.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2612, 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 1,310 BBD
2021 Average 1,292 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,259 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.78 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2614
0.2535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BBD 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 0.2598, compared to 0.2563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0073 BBD (High: 0.2608 / Low: 0.2535). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BBD (High: 0.2605 / Low: 0.2590).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.2608) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.61%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.2608
2021 Avg (May) 0.2592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2605 0.2590 0.2596
February 0.2612 0.2589 0.2598
March 0.2605 0.2582 0.2596
April 0.2613 0.2586 0.2605
May 0.2620 0.2604 0.2608
June 0.2603 0.2571 0.2586
July 0.2596 0.2576 0.2584
August 0.2588 0.2572 0.2583
September 0.2608 0.2535 0.2566
October 0.2580 0.2519 0.2544
November 0.2588 0.2554 0.2562
December 0.2554 0.2527 0.2541