YEARLY HIGH
117.5420 KPW
YEARLY LOW
114.8903 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.3109 KPW

2021 GTQ to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 117.5420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 114.8903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6517 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.4952 to the December average rate of 116.4381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 117.5420 was down 0.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 118.2119, 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 587,710 KPW
2020 Average 582,737 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 574,452 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,258.59 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

116.7707
115.3793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to KPW 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 116.3304, compared to 116.2913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.3304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.2913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 1.5032 KPW (High: 117.5420 / Low: 116.0389). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1864 KPW (High: 116.4109 / Low: 116.2246).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5032
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2824 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 116.6416) against the same month in 2020 (average: 116.9174), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2758 (-0.24%).

2021 Avg (May) 116.6416
2020 Avg (May) 116.9174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.8218 114.8903 115.4952
February 116.8875 115.6110 116.2115
March 117.0741 116.4023 116.6204
April 117.0574 116.3586 116.6548
May 117.5420 116.0389 116.6416
June 116.5513 116.0837 116.3592
July 116.4999 116.0802 116.1752
August 116.4087 115.7174 116.2018
September 116.4109 116.2246 116.3061
October 116.4661 116.2526 116.3128
November 116.4228 116.1179 116.3137
December 116.9173 115.5876 116.4381