YEARLY HIGH
2.2182 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.1660 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1929 GTQ

2021 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 2.2182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 2.1660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2058 to the December average rate of 2.1898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2182 was down 3.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,091 GTQ
2020 Average 11,134 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,830 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.90 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2083
2.1776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 2.1901, compared to 2.1957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0453 GTQ (High: 2.2113 / Low: 2.1660). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 GTQ (High: 2.1879 / Low: 2.1687).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0453
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.2058) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0565 (-2.50%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.2058
2020 Avg (January) 2.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2182 2.1877 2.2058
February 2.2113 2.1660 2.1892
March 2.1954 2.1721 2.1852
April 2.1879 2.1687 2.1802
May 2.2005 2.1700 2.1862
June 2.2116 2.1748 2.1944
July 2.2173 2.1764 2.2052
August 2.2077 2.1765 2.1930
September 2.2055 2.1769 2.1965
October 2.2044 2.1765 2.1941
November 2.2025 2.1759 2.1955
December 2.2031 2.1745 2.1898