YEARLY HIGH
2.0881 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.0416 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0630 GTQ

2021 SAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 2.0416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0465 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0773 to the December average rate of 2.0596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0881 was down 1.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,440 GTQ
2020 Average 10,289 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,208 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.33 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0793
2.0550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.0628, compared to 2.0632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0266 GTQ (High: 2.0682 / Low: 2.0416). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 GTQ (High: 2.0646 / Low: 2.0613).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.0773) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0253 (+1.23%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.0773
2020 Avg (January) 2.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0881 2.0718 2.0773
February 2.0754 2.0527 2.0648
March 2.0616 2.0496 2.0575
April 2.0623 2.0500 2.0571
May 2.0682 2.0416 2.0574
June 2.0677 2.0586 2.0625
July 2.0670 2.0598 2.0654
August 2.0742 2.0613 2.0652
September 2.0646 2.0613 2.0632
October 2.0641 2.0607 2.0630
November 2.0665 2.0607 2.0628
December 2.0742 2.0519 2.0596