YEARLY HIGH
1.2213 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.1707 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1994 GTQ

2021 CNY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.2213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.1707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2035 to the December average rate of 1.2134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2213 was up 1.94% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,532 GTQ
2020 Average 27,998 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 29,267 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264.26 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2165
1.1796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1955, compared to 1.2032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0227 GTQ (High: 1.2131 / Low: 1.1903). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 GTQ (High: 1.2024 / Low: 1.1959).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.2134) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+1.67%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.2134
2020 Avg (December) 1.1934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2089 1.1929 1.2035
February 1.2072 1.1885 1.1979
March 1.1913 1.1746 1.1851
April 1.1921 1.1707 1.1827
May 1.2131 1.1903 1.2001
June 1.2115 1.1933 1.2037
July 1.2006 1.1900 1.1962
August 1.1997 1.1896 1.1955
September 1.2024 1.1959 1.1984
October 1.2123 1.1987 1.2051
November 1.2154 1.2079 1.2110
December 1.2213 1.2084 1.2134