YEARLY HIGH
1.0586 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0202 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0368 SBD

2021 GTQ to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 1.0586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0272 to the December average rate of 1.0465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0586 was down 4.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1127, 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 5,293 SBD
2020 Average 5,331 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,101 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0484
1.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SBD 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 1.0327, compared to 1.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0344 SBD (High: 1.0586 / Low: 1.0242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SBD (High: 1.0423 / Low: 1.0401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.0336) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0432 (-4.01%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.0336
2020 Avg (March) 1.0768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0349 1.0202 1.0272
February 1.0371 1.0285 1.0335
March 1.0586 1.0242 1.0336
April 1.0389 1.0318 1.0349
May 1.0402 1.0261 1.0329
June 1.0359 1.0322 1.0339
July 1.0404 1.0359 1.0378
August 1.0427 1.0352 1.0398
September 1.0423 1.0401 1.0413
October 1.0429 1.0369 1.0404
November 1.0426 1.0359 1.0393
December 1.0523 1.0395 1.0465