2021 KES to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0725 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.0682 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0706 GTQ

2021 KES to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0709 to the December average rate of 0.0684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0725 was down 5.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 362 GTQ

2020 Average 363 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 341 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.35 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0721

0.0681

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KES 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 0.0711, compared to 0.0700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0017 GTQ (High: 0.0723 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0716).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0718) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0721), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.46%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0718

2020 Avg (May) 0.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0714	0.0705	0.0709
February	0.0710	0.0701	0.0706
March	0.0705	0.0701	0.0704
April	0.0723	0.0706	0.0715
May	0.0725	0.0712	0.0718
June	0.0719	0.0716	0.0717
July	0.0718	0.0714	0.0716
August	0.0714	0.0704	0.0709
September	0.0705	0.0700	0.0702
October	0.0700	0.0696	0.0698
November	0.0695	0.0688	0.0691
December	0.0687	0.0682	0.0684