YEARLY HIGH
14.9122 JPY
YEARLY LOW
13.1577 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1920 JPY

2021 GTQ to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 14.9122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 13.1577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7545 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3193 to the December average rate of 14.7287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.9122 was up 1.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.6517, 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 74,561 JPY
2020 Average 69,129 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 65,789 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,772.47 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.8733
13.1780
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 13.9278, compared to 14.4562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.5073 JPY (High: 14.3640 / Low: 13.8566). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1525 JPY (High: 14.2294 / Low: 14.0769).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5073
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0504 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 14.7287) against the same month in 2020 (average: 13.2930), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4358 (+10.80%).

2021 Avg (December) 14.7287
2020 Avg (December) 13.2930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4764 13.1577 13.3193
February 13.8431 13.4627 13.6162
March 14.3640 13.8566 14.1002
April 14.3947 13.9771 14.1404
May 14.2294 14.0769 14.1506
June 14.3542 14.1470 14.2401
July 14.3958 14.1156 14.2336
August 14.2678 14.0608 14.1832
September 14.4650 14.1126 14.2354
October 14.8036 14.3396 14.6243
November 14.9117 14.5905 14.7321
December 14.9122 14.5796 14.7287