YEARLY HIGH
0.7393 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5982 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6661 BRL

2022 GTQ to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GTQ to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.5982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1412 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7168 to the December average rate of 0.6667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7393 was down 2.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7611, 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 3,697 BRL
2021 Average 3,488 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,991 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 705.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7267
0.6081
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 0.6591, compared to 0.6732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0601 BRL (High: 0.6794 / Low: 0.6193). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 BRL (High: 0.6750 / Low: 0.6575).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.7168) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0292 (+4.25%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.7168
2021 Avg (January) 0.6876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7393 0.6899 0.7168
February 0.6927 0.6495 0.6757
March 0.6706 0.6143 0.6453
April 0.6521 0.5982 0.6180
May 0.6727 0.6162 0.6453
June 0.6794 0.6193 0.6534
July 0.7139 0.6675 0.6922
August 0.6836 0.6492 0.6635
September 0.6881 0.6529 0.6709
October 0.6936 0.6548 0.6694
November 0.6951 0.6449 0.6764
December 0.6750 0.6575 0.6667