2026 GTQ to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2523 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0505 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1476 ZAR

2026 GTQ to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 2.0505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2018 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1255 to the December average rate of 2.1553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2523 was down 12.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5599, 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 11,261 ZAR

2025 Average 11,635 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,252 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,009.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1995

2.0781

JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ to ZAR 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 2.1448, compared to 2.1563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1573 ZAR (High: 2.2523 / Low: 2.0950). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 ZAR (High: 2.1766 / Low: 2.1276).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1573

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.1894) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.3734), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1840 (-7.75%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.1894

2025 Avg (March) 2.3734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1583	2.0505	2.1255
February	2.1216	2.0705	2.0882
March	2.2523	2.0950	2.1894
April	2.2249	2.1336	2.1661
May	2.1869	2.1276	2.1443
June	2.2247	2.1225	2.1552
July	2.2061	2.1256	2.1572
August	2.1766	2.1276	2.1553