YEARLY HIGH
27.4650 LRD
YEARLY LOW
20.3714 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.1861 LRD

2019 GTQ to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 27.4650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 20.3714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0935 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5940 to the December average rate of 24.5292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.4650 was up 27.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.5837, 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 137,325 LRD
2018 Average 95,612 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 101,857 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,467.70 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

27.8722
19.9323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LRD 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 22.1296, compared to 26.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.1296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.5413 LRD (High: 24.7424 / Low: 22.2010). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2162 LRD (High: 21.1996 / Low: 20.9834).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5413
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5617 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 26.0909) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.4635), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6274 (+27.50%).

2019 Avg (November) 26.0909
2018 Avg (November) 20.4635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9042 20.3714 20.5940
February 20.9477 20.6919 20.7917
March 21.1996 20.9834 21.0792
April 22.1924 21.2169 21.6850
May 24.7424 22.2010 23.4387
June 25.4482 24.7424 25.1890
July 26.3788 25.3657 26.0445
August 27.0402 26.4077 26.5391
September 27.3732 26.8215 27.0408
October 27.4409 27.0486 27.2105
November 27.4650 24.9963 26.0909
December 24.9715 24.3361 24.5292