YEARLY HIGH
1.1204 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0655 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0852 SBD

2024 GTQ to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GTQ to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.1204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0771 to the December average rate of 1.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.1204 was up 3.02% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0876, 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 5,602 SBD
2023 Average 5,330 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,328 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.53 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0977
1.0713
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 1.0861, compared to 1.0843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0444 SBD (High: 1.1204 / Low: 1.0761). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 SBD (High: 1.0967 / Low: 1.0898).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 1.0854) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.0563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0292 (+2.76%).

2024 Avg (March) 1.0854
2023 Avg (March) 1.0563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0819 1.0681 1.0771
February 1.0913 1.0687 1.0823
March 1.1204 1.0761 1.0854
April 1.1007 1.0851 1.0898
May 1.0967 1.0898 1.0924
June 1.0937 1.0845 1.0895
July 1.0941 1.0840 1.0889
August 1.1055 1.0852 1.0955
September 1.0962 1.0720 1.0782
October 1.0799 1.0655 1.0735
November 1.0904 1.0730 1.0825
December 1.0924 1.0795 1.0874