YEARLY HIGH
2.2367 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.0616 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1614 GTQ

2019 ILS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.2367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1752 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0960 to the December average rate of 2.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2367 was up 3.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.1684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,184 GTQ
2018 Average 10,470 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,308 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 875.83 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.2249
2.0843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 2.1276, compared to 2.1952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0698 GTQ (High: 2.1313 / Low: 2.0616). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 GTQ (High: 2.1399 / Low: 2.1122).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 2.2057) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0933 (+4.42%).

2019 Avg (October) 2.2057
2018 Avg (October) 2.1123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1313 2.0616 2.0960
February 2.1567 2.1224 2.1364
March 2.1399 2.1122 2.1261
April 2.1509 2.1035 2.1290
May 2.1522 2.1216 2.1363
June 2.1622 2.1152 2.1416
July 2.2019 2.1541 2.1670
August 2.2061 2.1508 2.1860
September 2.2284 2.1650 2.1887
October 2.2367 2.1888 2.2057
November 2.2299 2.1873 2.2106
December 2.2301 2.1959 2.2132