YEARLY HIGH
1.0205 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9346 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9776 SBD

2011 GTQ to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GTQ to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 1.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.9346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0859 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9786 to the December average rate of 0.9779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0205 was down 0.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0278, 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 5,102 SBD
2010 Average 4,848 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,673 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429.43 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0130
0.9416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SBD 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 0.9898, compared to 0.9654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0339 SBD (High: 1.0205 / Low: 0.9866). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 SBD (High: 0.9866 / Low: 0.9735).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.0071) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+1.33%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.0071
2010 Avg (May) 0.9939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9948 0.9684 0.9786
February 1.0068 0.9846 0.9929
March 1.0003 0.9847 0.9915
April 1.0095 0.9915 1.0021
May 1.0205 0.9866 1.0071
June 0.9815 0.9585 0.9668
July 0.9632 0.9346 0.9519
August 0.9598 0.9384 0.9476
September 0.9826 0.9491 0.9650
October 0.9939 0.9666 0.9829
November 0.9811 0.9555 0.9674
December 0.9866 0.9735 0.9779