YEARLY HIGH
0.4777 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4657 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4709 QAR

2021 GTQ to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.4777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.4657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4674 to the December average rate of 0.4711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4777 was down 0.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4785, 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 2,389 QAR
2020 Average 2,358 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,328 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.16 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4728
0.4669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to QAR 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 0.4707, compared to 0.4712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0085 QAR (High: 0.4764 / Low: 0.4679). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 QAR (High: 0.4723 / Low: 0.4700).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.4723) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.10%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.4723
2020 Avg (August) 0.4728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4693 0.4657 0.4674
February 0.4728 0.4678 0.4701
March 0.4740 0.4709 0.4719
April 0.4733 0.4702 0.4719
May 0.4748 0.4699 0.4720
June 0.4723 0.4700 0.4709
July 0.4776 0.4696 0.4707
August 0.4777 0.4697 0.4723
September 0.4764 0.4679 0.4717
October 0.4735 0.4703 0.4707
November 0.4736 0.4698 0.4707
December 0.4726 0.4683 0.4711