YEARLY HIGH
0.9395 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8658 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8972 CNY

2019 GTQ to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.9395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.8658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8791 to the December average rate of 0.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9395 was up 1.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9254, 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 4,697 CNY
2018 Average 4,395 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,329 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.64 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9290
0.8649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CNY 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 0.8816, compared to 0.9129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0414 CNY (High: 0.9395 / Low: 0.8981). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 CNY (High: 0.8777 / Low: 0.8699).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.9204) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+0.89%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.9204
2018 Avg (August) 0.9123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8923 0.8658 0.8791
February 0.8758 0.8664 0.8703
March 0.8777 0.8699 0.8728
April 0.8830 0.8736 0.8779
May 0.9033 0.8793 0.8936
June 0.9007 0.8894 0.8956
July 0.8989 0.8856 0.8956
August 0.9395 0.8981 0.9204
September 0.9342 0.9178 0.9237
October 0.9275 0.9092 0.9147
November 0.9146 0.9060 0.9115
December 0.9181 0.9039 0.9118