YEARLY HIGH
0.1225 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1125 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1181 CHF

2021 GTQ to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.1225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1139 to the December average rate of 0.1191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1225 was down 5.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1295, 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 613 CHF
2020 Average 608 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 563 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.00 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1213
0.1132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CHF 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 0.1174, compared to 0.1189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0047 CHF (High: 0.1225 / Low: 0.1178). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CHF (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1181).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1196) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-5.01%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1196
2020 Avg (April) 0.1259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1147 0.1125 0.1139
February 0.1180 0.1146 0.1160
March 0.1224 0.1188 0.1206
April 0.1225 0.1178 0.1196
May 0.1184 0.1161 0.1170
June 0.1193 0.1158 0.1175
July 0.1195 0.1168 0.1184
August 0.1192 0.1166 0.1181
September 0.1207 0.1181 0.1192
October 0.1202 0.1178 0.1193
November 0.1209 0.1175 0.1191
December 0.1197 0.1181 0.1191