YEARLY HIGH
2.0593 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.0222 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0370 GTQ

2026 SAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 2.0593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 2.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0447 to the December average rate of 2.0328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.0593 was down 1.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0948, 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 10,296 GTQ
2025 Average 10,243 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,111 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.28 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0462
2.0291
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.0385, compared to 2.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0335 GTQ (High: 2.0593 / Low: 2.0258). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 GTQ (High: 2.0380 / Low: 2.0306).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.0329) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-0.76%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.0329
2025 Avg (June) 2.0486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0473 2.0323 2.0447
February 2.0568 2.0391 2.0443
March 2.0506 2.0294 2.0409
April 2.0472 2.0328 2.0376
May 2.0377 2.0222 2.0305
June 2.0593 2.0258 2.0329
July 2.0396 2.0283 2.0320
August 2.0380 2.0306 2.0328