YEARLY HIGH
0.1306 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1277 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1292 USD

2021 GTQ to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.1306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1283 to the December average rate of 0.1294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1306 was down 0.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1313, 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 653 USD
2020 Average 647 USD
Yearly Trough Low 638 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.73 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1297
0.1282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to USD 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 0.1293, compared to 0.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 USD (High: 0.1306 / Low: 0.1289). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.1293 / Low: 0.1291).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.1296) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.24%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.1296
2020 Avg (May) 0.1299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1287 0.1277 0.1283
February 0.1299 0.1285 0.1291
March 0.1301 0.1293 0.1296
April 0.1301 0.1293 0.1296
May 0.1306 0.1289 0.1296
June 0.1295 0.1290 0.1293
July 0.1294 0.1290 0.1291
August 0.1293 0.1286 0.1291
September 0.1293 0.1291 0.1292
October 0.1294 0.1292 0.1292
November 0.1294 0.1290 0.1292
December 0.1299 0.1284 0.1294