YEARLY HIGH
2.0715 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.0140 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0411 GTQ

2015 SAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 2.0715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 2.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0329 to the December average rate of 2.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.0715 was down 1.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.1017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,358 GTQ
2014 Average 10,313 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,070 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.89 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.0543
2.0257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.0407, compared to 2.0414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0423 GTQ (High: 2.0715 / Low: 2.0293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 GTQ (High: 2.0440 / Low: 2.0338).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 2.0479) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.0675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0196 (-0.95%).

2015 Avg (April) 2.0479
2014 Avg (April) 2.0675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0405 2.0212 2.0329
February 2.0440 2.0338 2.0386
March 2.0394 2.0204 2.0332
April 2.0715 2.0293 2.0479
May 2.0680 2.0367 2.0515
June 2.0517 2.0303 2.0403
July 2.0449 2.0320 2.0396
August 2.0485 2.0335 2.0396
September 2.0631 2.0404 2.0519
October 2.0584 2.0426 2.0499
November 2.0470 2.0287 2.0396
December 2.0344 2.0140 2.0281