YEARLY HIGH
260.3010 CDF
YEARLY LOW
251.9680 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.3206 CDF

2021 GTQ to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 260.3010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 251.9680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3330 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 253.2632 to the December average rate of 258.8192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 260.3010 was up 0.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 258.2630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,301,505 CDF
2020 Average 1,197,988 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,259,840 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,665.19 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

259.6490
252.6826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CDF 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 256.7526, compared to 257.8886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.7526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.8886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 4.1576 CDF (High: 258.8336 / Low: 254.6760). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5738 CDF (High: 259.8668 / Low: 258.2930).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1576
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2355 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 258.2523) against the same month in 2020 (average: 250.5940), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6583 (+3.06%).

2021 Avg (October) 258.2523
2020 Avg (October) 250.5940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 254.4128 251.9680 253.2632
February 258.0439 254.2022 255.7298
March 258.8336 254.6760 257.5652
April 259.3614 256.1618 257.8828
May 259.6725 257.3992 258.6549
June 258.3031 256.2740 257.4195
July 258.5706 255.7643 257.1502
August 258.1106 256.1946 256.7241
September 258.9278 256.4521 257.3175
October 260.3010 256.4865 258.2523
November 259.8668 258.2930 259.0685
December 259.4235 256.2401 258.8192