YEARLY HIGH
9.8720 BTN
YEARLY LOW
9.3482 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5456 BTN

2021 GTQ to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 9.8720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 9.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5238 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3821 to the December average rate of 9.7429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.8720 was down 1.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.9723, 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 49,360 BTN
2020 Average 47,960 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 46,741 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,619.12 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.7789
9.3460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BTN 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 9.4697, compared to 9.6214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3085 BTN (High: 9.7691 / Low: 9.4606). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0737 BTN (High: 9.4219 / Low: 9.3482).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3085
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 9.7429) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.4331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3097 (+3.28%).

2021 Avg (December) 9.7429
2020 Avg (December) 9.4331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4219 9.3482 9.3821
February 9.4974 9.3529 9.3843
March 9.5438 9.3552 9.4192
April 9.7691 9.4606 9.6332
May 9.6498 9.3813 9.4887
June 9.6114 9.4246 9.5109
July 9.6602 9.5808 9.6115
August 9.6063 9.4296 9.5755
September 9.5879 9.4306 9.5023
October 9.7515 9.5806 9.6757
November 9.7095 9.5603 9.6204
December 9.8720 9.6347 9.7429