2021 GTQ to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GTQ to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GTQ to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 22.6213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 18.2372.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3842 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5954 to the December average rate of 18.4477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.6213 was down 12.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.9738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.1958, compared to 20.7843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4115 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 2.5428 LRD (High: 22.1065 / Low: 19.5637). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0750 LRD (High: 22.1997 / Low: 22.1247).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.3446 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 22.4919) against the same month in 2020 (average: 25.7181), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2262 (-12.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9800 | 20.9654 | 21.5954 |
| February | 22.5236 | 21.9798 | 22.2835 |
| March | 22.6213 | 22.3984 | 22.4919 |
| April | 22.5010 | 22.3004 | 22.3755 |
| May | 22.4636 | 22.1828 | 22.2667 |
| June | 22.2095 | 22.1139 | 22.1617 |
| July | 22.1997 | 22.1247 | 22.1476 |
| August | 22.2276 | 22.0667 | 22.1681 |
| September | 22.2187 | 22.0955 | 22.1626 |
| October | 22.1065 | 19.5637 | 21.0623 |
| November | 19.4008 | 18.3480 | 18.7177 |
| December | 18.8033 | 18.2372 | 18.4477 |