YEARLY HIGH
19.4335 JPY
YEARLY LOW
16.2909 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9429 JPY

2023 GTQ to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GTQ to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 19.4335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 16.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1426 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5869 to the December average rate of 18.3435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 19.4335 was up 1.37% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.1718, 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 97,167 JPY
2022 Average 84,763 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 81,454 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,712.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

19.4075
16.3304
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 17.2523, compared to 18.6335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.1014 JPY (High: 17.4858 / Low: 16.3844). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3934 JPY (High: 19.3056 / Low: 18.9122).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 19.1511) against the same month in 2022 (average: 18.1701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9809 (+5.40%).

2023 Avg (November) 19.1511
2022 Avg (November) 18.1701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9804 16.2909 16.5869
February 17.4858 16.3844 17.0072
March 17.5951 16.7422 17.1465
April 17.7099 16.7810 17.1446
May 18.0235 17.1794 17.5881
June 18.4579 17.7265 18.0406
July 18.5241 17.6088 18.0101
August 18.6478 18.0242 18.4304
September 18.9995 18.5767 18.7882
October 19.3056 18.9122 19.0777
November 19.4335 18.7907 19.1511
December 18.7995 17.9888 18.3435