2021 GTQ to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2766.7499 STD

YEARLY LOW

2602.9037 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2678.0197 STD

2021 GTQ to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2766.7499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2602.9037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 163.8461 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2625.1378 to the December average rate of 2744.9081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2766.7499 was down 4.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 2907.3256, 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 13,833,749 STD

2020 Average 13,934,065 STD

Yearly Trough Low 13,014,519 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 819,230.62 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2756.8851

2613.1608

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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 2658.2006, compared to 2697.8389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.6383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2658.2006

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2697.8389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 68.5141 STD (High: 2702.6499 / Low: 2634.1358). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.4691 STD (High: 2719.7868 / Low: 2697.3178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±68.5141

October Spread (Stable) ±22.4691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 34.6030 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.6030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2744.9081) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2648.7783), the exchange rate shifted by +96.1297 (+3.63%).

2021 Avg (December) 2744.9081

2020 Avg (December) 2648.7783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2633.8366	2602.9037	2625.1378
February	2641.3296	2603.8156	2631.5481
March	2702.6499	2634.1358	2663.2290
April	2710.5091	2678.7341	2688.7461
May	2708.4388	2673.8022	2687.5726
June	2685.4080	2630.9480	2652.9697
July	2671.3876	2647.3671	2660.1201
August	2691.6366	2657.0332	2677.2512
September	2717.5099	2674.3535	2679.4231
October	2719.7868	2697.3178	2706.2812
November	2740.9528	2699.8744	2719.0498
December	2766.7499	2725.2024	2744.9081