YEARLY HIGH
5499.0084 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5374.9522 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5448.1327 IRR

2021 GTQ to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 5499.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5374.9522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.0562 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5403.7185 to the December average rate of 5467.7404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5499.0084 was down 36.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 8600.3938, 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 27,495,042 IRR
2020 Average 27,307,464 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 26,874,761 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 620,280.89 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5474.1425
5397.3163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to IRR 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 5442.5725, compared to 5453.6929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5442.5725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5453.6929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 70.3234 IRR (High: 5499.0084 / Low: 5428.6850). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4253 IRR (High: 5460.9659 / Low: 5447.5406).

May Spread (Volatile) ±70.3234
September Spread (Stable) ±13.4253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.7763 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 5457.0268) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5471.1308), the exchange rate shifted by -14.1039 (-0.26%).

2021 Avg (May) 5457.0268
2020 Avg (May) 5471.1308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5418.9996 5374.9522 5403.7185
February 5468.3892 5408.6682 5436.7518
March 5477.1166 5445.6876 5456.1880
April 5476.3337 5443.6423 5457.4994
May 5499.0084 5428.6850 5457.0268
June 5456.0855 5430.7807 5444.2505
July 5450.2547 5432.6376 5439.0523
August 5457.9533 5420.0734 5444.9861
September 5460.9659 5447.5406 5453.7720
October 5464.3336 5450.6677 5455.8613
November 5468.0545 5451.0882 5460.7453
December 5491.8666 5426.1980 5467.7404