YEARLY HIGH
219.2532 CDF
YEARLY LOW
209.8132 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.6681 CDF

2019 GTQ to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 219.2532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 209.8132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4400 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.5924 to the December average rate of 218.2506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 219.2532 was down 0.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 221.4317, 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 1,096,266 CDF
2018 Average 1,076,327 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,049,066 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,199.89 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

218.9285
210.7936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CDF 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 213.2144, compared to 216.1218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.2144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.1218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 3.5616 CDF (High: 217.7137 / Low: 214.1521). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2152 CDF (High: 215.0800 / Low: 213.8648).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.5616
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7283 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 218.2506) against the same month in 2018 (average: 210.2196), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0310 (+3.82%).

2019 Avg (December) 218.2506
2018 Avg (December) 210.2196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.0876 210.2887 211.5924
February 213.1517 209.8132 211.4715
March 214.4530 211.4635 212.7609
April 215.4405 212.9506 214.2283
May 215.5071 213.4557 214.4400
June 215.9696 213.2721 214.7936
July 217.7137 214.1521 216.0986
August 217.2491 215.3334 216.0296
September 217.3272 215.0666 216.0487
October 215.0800 213.8648 214.3204
November 216.4611 214.5855 215.9831
December 219.2532 216.1087 218.2506