YEARLY HIGH
0.9023 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8804 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8922 BOB

2021 GTQ to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.9023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.8804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8842 to the December average rate of 0.8927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9023 was down 0.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9064, 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 4,511 BOB
2020 Average 4,469 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,402 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.33 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8961
0.8832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BOB 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 0.8925, compared to 0.8918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0120 BOB (High: 0.9023 / Low: 0.8903). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BOB (High: 0.8958 / Low: 0.8931).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.8944) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8978), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-0.38%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.8944
2020 Avg (June) 0.8978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8878 0.8804 0.8842
February 0.8965 0.8860 0.8921
March 0.8979 0.8920 0.8950
April 0.8966 0.8934 0.8950
May 0.8958 0.8931 0.8943
June 0.9023 0.8903 0.8944
July 0.8935 0.8897 0.8910
August 0.8928 0.8895 0.8912
September 0.8940 0.8904 0.8920
October 0.8937 0.8908 0.8922
November 0.8929 0.8901 0.8918
December 0.8949 0.8899 0.8927