YEARLY HIGH
0.7611 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6346 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6975 BRL

2021 GTQ to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.7611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.6346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1265 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6876 to the December average rate of 0.7317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7611 was down 0.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7647, 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 3,805 BRL
2020 Average 3,338 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,173 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 632.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7398
0.6424
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 0.6964, compared to 0.6986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0511 BRL (High: 0.7429 / Low: 0.6918). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 BRL (High: 0.6798 / Low: 0.6514).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0364 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.7308) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0953 (+14.99%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.7308
2020 Avg (March) 0.6355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7035 0.6641 0.6876
February 0.7274 0.6877 0.6995
March 0.7611 0.7107 0.7308
April 0.7429 0.6918 0.7233
May 0.7054 0.6753 0.6869
June 0.6665 0.6346 0.6506
July 0.6798 0.6514 0.6666
August 0.6995 0.6662 0.6784
September 0.7033 0.6679 0.6816
October 0.7315 0.6935 0.7153
November 0.7341 0.6984 0.7181
December 0.7440 0.7154 0.7317