YEARLY HIGH
0.8542 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8188 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8338 CNY

2021 GTQ to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.8542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.8188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8309 to the December average rate of 0.8241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8542 was down 8.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9339, 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 4,271 CNY
2020 Average 4,469 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,094 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.85 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8477
0.8220
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 0.8365, compared to 0.8311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0157 CNY (High: 0.8401 / Low: 0.8244). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 CNY (High: 0.8362 / Low: 0.8317).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.8456) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0717 (-7.82%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.8456
2020 Avg (April) 0.9173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8383 0.8272 0.8309
February 0.8414 0.8284 0.8348
March 0.8513 0.8394 0.8438
April 0.8542 0.8388 0.8456
May 0.8401 0.8244 0.8333
June 0.8380 0.8255 0.8308
July 0.8403 0.8329 0.8360
August 0.8406 0.8336 0.8365
September 0.8362 0.8317 0.8345
October 0.8342 0.8249 0.8299
November 0.8279 0.8228 0.8258
December 0.8275 0.8188 0.8241