YEARLY HIGH
0.5537 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4707 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5123 BRL

2019 GTQ to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.5537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.4707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0830 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4840 to the December average rate of 0.5343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5537 was up 0.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5500, 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 2,768 BRL
2018 Average 2,426 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,353 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.96 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5456
0.4743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BRL 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 0.4995, compared to 0.5252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0467 BRL (High: 0.5465 / Low: 0.4997). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 BRL (High: 0.4987 / Low: 0.4849).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.5397) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0497 (+10.14%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.5397
2018 Avg (November) 0.4900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5035 0.4708 0.4840
February 0.4883 0.4707 0.4802
March 0.5201 0.4896 0.4999
April 0.5238 0.5000 0.5097
May 0.5351 0.5088 0.5214
June 0.5106 0.4955 0.5017
July 0.4987 0.4849 0.4919
August 0.5465 0.4997 0.5242
September 0.5449 0.5272 0.5349
October 0.5393 0.5151 0.5261
November 0.5537 0.5174 0.5397
December 0.5514 0.5216 0.5343