YEARLY HIGH
1.1358 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.1083 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1209 GTQ

2021 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.1358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.1083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1309 to the December average rate of 1.1202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1358 was down 1.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,679 GTQ
2020 Average 5,594 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 5,542 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.63 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1323
1.1160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1205, compared to 1.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0150 GTQ (High: 1.1233 / Low: 1.1083). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 GTQ (High: 1.1197 / Low: 1.1163).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.1309) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+1.59%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.1309
2020 Avg (January) 1.1132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1358 1.1264 1.1309
February 1.1287 1.1155 1.1210
March 1.1211 1.1137 1.1173
April 1.1193 1.1153 1.1174
May 1.1197 1.1163 1.1182
June 1.1233 1.1083 1.1181
July 1.1240 1.1191 1.1224
August 1.1242 1.1200 1.1220
September 1.1231 1.1186 1.1211
October 1.1226 1.1189 1.1208
November 1.1235 1.1200 1.1214
December 1.1238 1.1175 1.1202