YEARLY HIGH
0.3976 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3532 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3816 GTQ

2021 MXN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MXN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.3976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.3532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3903 to the December average rate of 0.3700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3976 was down 3.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,879 GTQ
2020 Average 18,090 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 17,660 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,219.01 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3923
0.3679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.3834, compared to 0.3799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0276 GTQ (High: 0.3808 / Low: 0.3532). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 GTQ (High: 0.3920 / Low: 0.3844).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3903) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4094), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0191 (-4.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3903
2020 Avg (January) 0.4094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3976 0.3774 0.3903
February 0.3888 0.3679 0.3815
March 0.3791 0.3591 0.3717
April 0.3903 0.3786 0.3846
May 0.3901 0.3810 0.3863
June 0.3920 0.3742 0.3860
July 0.3920 0.3844 0.3883
August 0.3900 0.3794 0.3857
September 0.3895 0.3751 0.3863
October 0.3835 0.3710 0.3783
November 0.3808 0.3532 0.3706
December 0.3772 0.3600 0.3700