2021 GTQ to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GTQ to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GTQ to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 23.1241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 19.7213.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4028 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6092 to the December average rate of 22.9706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 23.1241 was up 5.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.9596, 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 PKR 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 20.2266, compared to 21.8818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6552 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.9110 PKR (High: 22.8199 / Low: 21.9090). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1201 PKR (High: 20.6693 / Low: 20.5492).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3781 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 22.9706) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.5355), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4352 (+11.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6693 | 20.5492 | 20.6092 |
| February | 20.6568 | 20.4869 | 20.5804 |
| March | 20.5110 | 19.7954 | 20.2308 |
| April | 19.9974 | 19.7642 | 19.8527 |
| May | 20.1058 | 19.7213 | 19.8649 |
| June | 20.4637 | 19.9779 | 20.2219 |
| July | 20.9807 | 20.3317 | 20.6527 |
| August | 21.5660 | 20.9807 | 21.2708 |
| September | 22.0806 | 21.5846 | 21.7706 |
| October | 22.6342 | 22.0255 | 22.2208 |
| November | 22.8199 | 21.9090 | 22.4054 |
| December | 23.1241 | 22.6660 | 22.9706 |