YEARLY HIGH
0.5726 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.4766 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5244 GTQ

2021 LSL to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.5726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.4766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0960 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5168 to the December average rate of 0.4871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5726 was up 4.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,863 GTQ
2020 Average 2,361 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 2,383 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.04 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5660
0.4799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.5329, compared to 0.5159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0411 GTQ (High: 0.5177 / Low: 0.4766). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 GTQ (High: 0.5435 / Low: 0.5233).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.5588) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1099 (+24.47%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.5588
2020 Avg (June) 0.4490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5345 0.5043 0.5168
February 0.5369 0.5135 0.5243
March 0.5256 0.4972 0.5148
April 0.5435 0.5233 0.5340
May 0.5616 0.5334 0.5486
June 0.5726 0.5409 0.5588
July 0.5447 0.5209 0.5342
August 0.5368 0.5054 0.5232
September 0.5495 0.5102 0.5311
October 0.5353 0.5098 0.5203
November 0.5177 0.4766 0.4994
December 0.4974 0.4770 0.4871