YEARLY HIGH
2.1764 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.0963 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1270 GTQ

2022 QAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 2.1764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 2.0963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0802 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1161 to the December average rate of 2.1585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.1764 was up 1.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.1473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,882 GTQ
2021 Average 10,617 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,481 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.95 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1638
2.1006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1135, compared to 2.1406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0604 GTQ (High: 2.1666 / Low: 2.1061). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 GTQ (High: 2.1209 / Low: 2.1089).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.1581) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+1.58%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.1581
2021 Avg (October) 2.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1209 2.1089 2.1161
February 2.1219 2.1039 2.1135
March 2.1277 2.1087 2.1159
April 2.1242 2.1020 2.1085
May 2.1091 2.0963 2.1059
June 2.1326 2.1052 2.1208
July 2.1283 2.1057 2.1170
August 2.1358 2.1229 2.1262
September 2.1666 2.1061 2.1404
October 2.1764 2.1324 2.1581
November 2.1510 2.1276 2.1431
December 2.1720 2.1417 2.1585