YEARLY HIGH
2854.5583 STD
YEARLY LOW
2705.8474 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2767.8632 STD

2019 GTQ to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2854.5583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 2705.8474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 148.7109 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2724.6157 to the December average rate of 2803.9343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2854.5583 was up 0.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 2826.4823, 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 14,272,792 STD
2018 Average 13,729,322 STD
Yearly Trough Low 13,529,237 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 743,554.66 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2819.9898
2708.3826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to STD 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 2735.9170, compared to 2799.8094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 63.8924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2735.9170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2799.8094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 73.5330 STD (High: 2795.8384 / Low: 2722.3054). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2855 STD (High: 2803.1664 / Low: 2793.8810).

June Spread (Volatile) ±73.5330
November Spread (Stable) ±9.2855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 19.8577 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.8577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2810.6892) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2804.9079), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7814 (+0.21%).

2019 Avg (August) 2810.6892
2018 Avg (August) 2804.9079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2737.4526 2719.8092 2724.6157
February 2728.7099 2705.8474 2717.6832
March 2746.2468 2729.5856 2736.5777
April 2762.4940 2740.0459 2751.7294
May 2751.8116 2728.6674 2745.1606
June 2795.8384 2722.3054 2739.7355
July 2818.4205 2786.7731 2806.7827
August 2854.5583 2805.6958 2810.6892
September 2830.6404 2783.6031 2799.0925
October 2797.6559 2770.7980 2779.2348
November 2803.1664 2793.8810 2799.1229
December 2813.0173 2796.5666 2803.9343