YEARLY HIGH
2.8313 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.5153 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6216 MXN

2021 GTQ to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.8313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 2.5153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3161 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5627 to the December average rate of 2.7033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8313 was down 14.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.3267, 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 14,157 MXN
2020 Average 13,914 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 12,576 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,580.29 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7173
2.5486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MXN 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 2.6093, compared to 2.6338 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) 2.6093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2052 MXN (High: 2.8313 / Low: 2.6261). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 MXN (High: 2.6012 / Low: 2.5512).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2052
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0910 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.6995) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0815 (+3.11%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.6995
2020 Avg (November) 2.6181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6499 2.5153 2.5627
February 2.7179 2.5721 2.6221
March 2.7846 2.6377 2.6912
April 2.6416 2.5621 2.6003
May 2.6247 2.5637 2.5885
June 2.6724 2.5513 2.5912
July 2.6012 2.5512 2.5751
August 2.6357 2.5644 2.5930
September 2.6659 2.5676 2.5887
October 2.6951 2.6077 2.6434
November 2.8313 2.6261 2.6995
December 2.7775 2.6513 2.7033