YEARLY HIGH
0.5413 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4709 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4990 PLN

2021 GTQ to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.5413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.4709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0703 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4784 to the December average rate of 0.5281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5413 was down 3.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5625, 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 2,706 PLN
2020 Average 2,524 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,355 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.56 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5331
0.4734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to PLN 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 0.4867, compared to 0.5112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0314 PLN (High: 0.5413 / Low: 0.5099). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 PLN (High: 0.5153 / Low: 0.5082).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.5271) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0400 (+8.21%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.5271
2020 Avg (November) 0.4871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4830 0.4709 0.4784
February 0.4864 0.4754 0.4800
March 0.5146 0.4873 0.5012
April 0.5088 0.4879 0.4943
May 0.4938 0.4739 0.4827
June 0.4960 0.4722 0.4838
July 0.5039 0.4896 0.4977
August 0.5069 0.4948 0.5012
September 0.5161 0.4901 0.5016
October 0.5153 0.5082 0.5118
November 0.5413 0.5099 0.5271
December 0.5329 0.5228 0.5281