YEARLY HIGH
0.1085 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0968 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1018 GBP

2019 GTQ to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.1085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1003 to the December average rate of 0.0992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1085 was up 3.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1051, 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 542 GBP
2018 Average 498 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 484 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.23 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1081
0.0979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GBP 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 0.1004, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0064 GBP (High: 0.1056 / Low: 0.0992). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.1017 / Low: 0.1002).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1073) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+3.58%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1073
2018 Avg (August) 0.1036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1033 0.0980 0.1003
February 0.1007 0.0973 0.0993
March 0.1001 0.0977 0.0987
April 0.1017 0.0988 0.1004
May 0.1029 0.0991 0.1014
June 0.1036 0.1019 0.1024
July 0.1069 0.1022 0.1044
August 0.1085 0.1060 0.1073
September 0.1079 0.1036 0.1051
October 0.1056 0.0992 0.1018
November 0.1017 0.1002 0.1008
December 0.1008 0.0968 0.0992