YEARLY HIGH
4.3520 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
4.2532 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2984 GTQ

2021 AWG to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.3520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 4.2532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3292 to the December average rate of 4.2936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.3520 was down 1.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.4068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,760 GTQ
2020 Average 21,451 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 21,266 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493.85 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.3335
4.2817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to GTQ 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 4.2979, compared to 4.2989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0545 GTQ (High: 4.3077 / Low: 4.2532). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 GTQ (High: 4.3008 / Low: 4.2939).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0545
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.3292) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.2768), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0524 (+1.23%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.3292
2020 Avg (January) 4.2768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3520 4.3170 4.3292
February 4.3248 4.2749 4.3023
March 4.2954 4.2708 4.2874
April 4.2971 4.2714 4.2860
May 4.3077 4.2532 4.2861
June 4.3072 4.2874 4.2965
July 4.3071 4.2907 4.3033
August 4.3203 4.2940 4.3021
September 4.3008 4.2939 4.2981
October 4.3004 4.2919 4.2981
November 4.3054 4.2940 4.2981
December 4.3245 4.2765 4.2936