YEARLY HIGH
14.7143 JPY
YEARLY LOW
13.7200 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1599 JPY

2019 GTQ to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 14.7143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 13.7200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9943 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1013 to the December average rate of 14.1960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.7143 was down 4.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.3785, 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 73,572 JPY
2018 Average 73,375 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 68,600 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,971.61 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.6798
13.7557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to JPY 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 14.2954, compared to 14.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.5222 JPY (High: 14.5611 / Low: 14.0389). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1656 JPY (High: 14.2743 / Low: 14.1088).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5222
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1656

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 14.6028) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.5143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0885 (+0.61%).

2019 Avg (April) 14.6028
2018 Avg (April) 14.5143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2277 13.8970 14.1013
February 14.4359 14.0791 14.2473
March 14.5250 14.3152 14.4461
April 14.7143 14.4924 14.6028
May 14.5611 14.0389 14.3418
June 14.1173 13.9031 14.0331
July 14.2062 13.9848 14.0904
August 13.9875 13.7255 13.8327
September 14.0592 13.7734 13.9563
October 14.0802 13.7200 13.9367
November 14.2232 14.0317 14.1341
December 14.2743 14.1088 14.1960