YEARLY HIGH
198.8570 LBP
YEARLY LOW
193.9440 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.3521 LBP

2021 GTQ to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 198.8570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 193.9440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9129 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.6301 to the December average rate of 196.5298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 198.8570 was down 8.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 217.2397, 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 994,285 LBP
2020 Average 978,104 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 969,720 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,564.75 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

197.3579
194.3821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LBP 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 196.2895, compared to 196.4148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.2895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.4148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 4.2380 LBP (High: 198.7670 / Low: 194.5290). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1586 LBP (High: 196.1026 / Low: 193.9440).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.2380
January Spread (Stable) ±2.1586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6953 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 197.0115) against the same month in 2020 (average: 194.2716), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7399 (+1.41%).

2021 Avg (March) 197.0115
2020 Avg (March) 194.2716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 196.1026 193.9440 194.6301
February 197.3794 194.3804 195.7178
March 198.8570 195.8804 197.0115
April 197.6637 195.1497 196.4617
May 198.1492 195.1945 197.1099
June 198.6697 195.1152 196.8058
July 198.7670 194.5290 196.2755
August 197.4281 195.0873 195.5802
September 198.2160 195.2725 196.2954
October 198.1211 195.3437 196.7625
November 198.1686 195.4291 197.0454
December 198.3897 194.8799 196.5298