2019 GTQ to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GTQ to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GTQ to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 76.3109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 74.0841.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2268 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.1107 to the December average rate of 75.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 76.3109 was down 4.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 79.8240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
GTQ to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 75.3788, compared to 75.2429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1359 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.5464 SOS (High: 75.6305 / Low: 74.0841). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4906 SOS (High: 75.4846 / Low: 74.9940).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4971 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 75.7467) against the same month in 2018 (average: 77.4847), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7381 (-2.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.7106 | 74.5190 | 75.1107 |
| February | 75.2524 | 74.5078 | 74.8204 |
| March | 75.9682 | 75.1369 | 75.4084 |
| April | 76.0467 | 75.4286 | 75.7597 |
| May | 76.3109 | 75.0371 | 75.7467 |
| June | 75.8957 | 75.0312 | 75.4267 |
| July | 76.0638 | 75.0862 | 75.5539 |
| August | 75.6305 | 74.0841 | 75.3863 |
| September | 75.6623 | 74.5192 | 75.1995 |
| October | 75.1972 | 74.4562 | 74.7024 |
| November | 75.4846 | 74.9940 | 75.2099 |
| December | 75.9045 | 75.0311 | 75.4052 |