2022 GTQ to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0673 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.0273 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0500 SBD

2022 GTQ to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GTQ to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.0673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 1.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0481 to the December average rate of 1.0452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0673 was up 0.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0586, 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 5,336 SBD

2021 Average 5,184 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,136 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.00 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0659

1.0365

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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 1.0491, compared to 1.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0491

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0317 SBD (High: 1.0659 / Low: 1.0342). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 SBD (High: 1.0479 / Low: 1.0402).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1.0635) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+2.28%).

2022 Avg (August) 1.0635

2021 Avg (August) 1.0398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0548	1.0452	1.0481
February	1.0552	1.0459	1.0509
March	1.0479	1.0402	1.0443
April	1.0500	1.0336	1.0437
May	1.0607	1.0467	1.0567
June	1.0564	1.0428	1.0511
July	1.0595	1.0492	1.0535
August	1.0673	1.0591	1.0635
September	1.0659	1.0342	1.0501
October	1.0553	1.0273	1.0390
November	1.0649	1.0493	1.0540
December	1.0548	1.0357	1.0452