YEARLY HIGH
1.0330 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.9727 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0004 GTQ

2011 HKD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HKD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.9727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0603 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0246 to the December average rate of 1.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0330 was down 4.29% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,826 GTQ
2010 Average 25,951 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 24,318 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,508.51 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0289
0.9772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.9970, compared to 1.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0294 GTQ (High: 1.0021 / Low: 0.9727). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 GTQ (High: 1.0120 / Low: 1.0028).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.0246) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0755), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0509 (-4.73%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.0246
2010 Avg (January) 1.0755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0330 1.0120 1.0246
February 1.0095 0.9962 1.0017
March 1.0007 0.9842 0.9900
April 0.9874 0.9764 0.9815
May 1.0021 0.9727 0.9829
June 1.0087 0.9921 1.0012
July 1.0020 0.9914 0.9973
August 1.0079 0.9954 1.0032
September 1.0120 1.0028 1.0061
October 1.0131 0.9992 1.0082
November 1.0121 0.9994 1.0038
December 1.0114 0.9993 1.0038