YEARLY HIGH
1.0876 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0346 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0659 SBD

2023 GTQ to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GTQ to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 1.0876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0531 to the December average rate of 1.0798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.0876 was up 1.91% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0673, 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 5,438 SBD
2022 Average 5,250 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,173 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.96 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.0827
1.0484
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 1.0594, compared to 1.0724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0277 SBD (High: 1.0623 / Low: 1.0346). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 SBD (High: 1.0678 / Low: 1.0612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.0785) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+2.33%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.0785
2022 Avg (November) 1.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0608 1.0459 1.0531
February 1.0623 1.0346 1.0513
March 1.0662 1.0495 1.0563
April 1.0822 1.0578 1.0644
May 1.0719 1.0606 1.0671
June 1.0678 1.0612 1.0640
July 1.0826 1.0618 1.0673
August 1.0720 1.0600 1.0652
September 1.0744 1.0612 1.0677
October 1.0851 1.0643 1.0758
November 1.0876 1.0718 1.0785
December 1.0845 1.0718 1.0798