YEARLY HIGH
0.9602 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.9376 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9480 GTQ

2026 SBD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.9602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.9376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9444 to the December average rate of 0.9431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9602 was up 1.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,801 GTQ
2025 Average 4,625 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,688 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.26 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9532
0.9422
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 0.9493, compared to 0.9442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0152 GTQ (High: 0.9528 / Low: 0.9376). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 GTQ (High: 0.9502 / Low: 0.9476).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.9523) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0368 (+4.02%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.9523
2025 Avg (February) 0.9156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9528 0.9376 0.9444
February 0.9602 0.9491 0.9523
March 0.9557 0.9485 0.9518
April 0.9557 0.9479 0.9506
May 0.9502 0.9476 0.9492
June 0.9506 0.9455 0.9473
July 0.9500 0.9405 0.9453
August 0.9457 0.9414 0.9431