YEARLY HIGH
2.7227 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.4058 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5252 GTQ

2026 ILS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2.7227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.4058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3168 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4388 to the December average rate of 2.5090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7227 was up 12.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.4131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,613 GTQ
2025 Average 11,157 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 12,029 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,584.22 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7164
2.4136
JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 2.5290, compared to 2.5137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1787 GTQ (High: 2.7224 / Low: 2.5437). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 GTQ (High: 2.5361 / Low: 2.4836).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1787
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0960 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2.6911) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5341 (+24.76%).

2026 Avg (May) 2.6911
2025 Avg (May) 2.1570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4821 2.4058 2.4388
February 2.5039 2.4423 2.4709
March 2.4981 2.4229 2.4580
April 2.5946 2.4256 2.5204
May 2.7227 2.5958 2.6911
June 2.7224 2.5437 2.5951
July 2.5572 2.4787 2.5184
August 2.5361 2.4836 2.5090