YEARLY HIGH
0.3530 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3450 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3493 XCD

2021 GTQ to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3468 to the December average rate of 0.3496, 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 0.3530 was down 0.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3550, 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 1,765 XCD
2020 Average 1,750 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,725 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.81 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3506
0.3465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to XCD 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 0.3493, compared to 0.3492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0045 XCD (High: 0.3530 / Low: 0.3484). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XCD (High: 0.3496 / Low: 0.3490).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.3503) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.24%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.3503
2020 Avg (May) 0.3511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3478 0.3450 0.3468
February 0.3510 0.3472 0.3490
March 0.3516 0.3495 0.3502
April 0.3515 0.3494 0.3503
May 0.3530 0.3484 0.3503
June 0.3500 0.3486 0.3494
July 0.3498 0.3486 0.3489
August 0.3496 0.3475 0.3489
September 0.3496 0.3490 0.3492
October 0.3497 0.3491 0.3493
November 0.3496 0.3487 0.3493
December 0.3511 0.3471 0.3496