YEARLY HIGH
8.9641 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.0298 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4032 RUB

2019 GTQ to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.9641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 8.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9343 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6355 to the December average rate of 8.1741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.9641 was down 2.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.2214, 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 44,821 RUB
2018 Average 41,711 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 40,149 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,671.40 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.6817
8.1279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to RUB 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 8.4729, compared to 8.3334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5046 RUB (High: 8.9641 / Low: 8.4595). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1355 RUB (High: 8.3618 / Low: 8.2263).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5046
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1587 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.6355) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.7071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9284 (+12.05%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.6355
2018 Avg (January) 7.7071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9641 8.4595 8.6355
February 8.5932 8.4202 8.4924
March 8.6352 8.2991 8.4811
April 8.5246 8.3586 8.4401
May 8.5414 8.3751 8.4640
June 8.5480 8.1229 8.3245
July 8.2942 8.1348 8.2344
August 8.7763 8.3749 8.5870
September 8.6934 8.2642 8.4283
October 8.4685 8.2009 8.2876
November 8.3618 8.2263 8.2888
December 8.3690 8.0298 8.1741