YEARLY HIGH
0.0491 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0364 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0418 GTQ

2019 LRD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 0.0364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0486 to the December average rate of 0.0408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0491 was down 18.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245 GTQ
2018 Average 263 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 182 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.39 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0497
0.0356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0454, compared to 0.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 GTQ (High: 0.0450 / Low: 0.0404). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GTQ (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0472).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0486) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-16.22%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0486
2018 Avg (January) 0.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0491 0.0478 0.0486
February 0.0483 0.0477 0.0481
March 0.0477 0.0472 0.0474
April 0.0471 0.0451 0.0461
May 0.0450 0.0404 0.0427
June 0.0404 0.0393 0.0397
July 0.0394 0.0379 0.0384
August 0.0379 0.0370 0.0377
September 0.0373 0.0365 0.0370
October 0.0370 0.0364 0.0368
November 0.0400 0.0364 0.0384
December 0.0411 0.0400 0.0408