YEARLY HIGH
20.8061 JMD
YEARLY LOW
20.3007 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6167 JMD

2026 GTQ to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 20.8061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 20.3007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5054 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5848 to the December average rate of 20.7684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.8061 was down 1.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.0341, 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 104,031 JMD
2025 Average 103,531 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 101,504 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,526.98 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.8081
20.3307
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ to JMD 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 20.5713, compared to 20.7527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3755 JMD (High: 20.6762 / Low: 20.3007). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0580 JMD (High: 20.8039 / Low: 20.7459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3755
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 20.7371) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.8244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0873 (-0.42%).

2026 Avg (July) 20.7371
2025 Avg (July) 20.8244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7310 20.4307 20.5848
February 20.4627 20.3019 20.3705
March 20.6762 20.3007 20.4836
April 20.7909 20.5243 20.6504
May 20.6873 20.5097 20.6315
June 20.7937 20.6400 20.7072
July 20.8061 20.5754 20.7371
August 20.8039 20.7459 20.7684