YEARLY HIGH
0.1310 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.1259 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1290 BSD

2022 GTQ to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GTQ to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.1310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.1259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1298 to the December average rate of 0.1271, 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 0.1310 was up 0.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1306, 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 655 BSD
2021 Average 646 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 630 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.39 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1307
0.1267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BSD 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 0.1299, compared to 0.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0036 BSD (High: 0.1304 / Low: 0.1268). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BSD (High: 0.1303 / Low: 0.1295).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.1304) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.61%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.1304
2021 Avg (May) 0.1296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1303 0.1295 0.1298
February 0.1306 0.1294 0.1299
March 0.1302 0.1291 0.1298
April 0.1307 0.1293 0.1302
May 0.1310 0.1302 0.1304
June 0.1301 0.1285 0.1293
July 0.1298 0.1288 0.1292
August 0.1294 0.1286 0.1291
September 0.1304 0.1268 0.1283
October 0.1290 0.1259 0.1272
November 0.1294 0.1277 0.1281
December 0.1277 0.1264 0.1271