YEARLY HIGH
0.0980 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0910 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0940 GBP

2021 GTQ to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0941 to the December average rate of 0.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0980 was down 14.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1140, 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 490 GBP
2020 Average 505 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 455 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.11 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0977
0.0916
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 0.0931, compared to 0.0948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 GBP (High: 0.0962 / Low: 0.0932). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.0948 / Low: 0.0933).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0972) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+2.04%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0972
2020 Avg (December) 0.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0948 0.0933 0.0941
February 0.0941 0.0918 0.0931
March 0.0946 0.0925 0.0935
April 0.0947 0.0924 0.0937
May 0.0938 0.0910 0.0921
June 0.0937 0.0913 0.0923
July 0.0947 0.0924 0.0934
August 0.0949 0.0926 0.0936
September 0.0962 0.0932 0.0940
October 0.0954 0.0935 0.0944
November 0.0972 0.0944 0.0961
December 0.0980 0.0957 0.0972