YEARLY HIGH
0.0760 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0671 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0705 GTQ

2021 JPY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0751 to the December average rate of 0.0679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0760 was up 0.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,000 GTQ
2020 Average 36,185 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 33,530 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,470.94 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0758
0.0672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0718, compared to 0.0692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0025 GTQ (High: 0.0722 / Low: 0.0696). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GTQ (High: 0.0710 / Low: 0.0703).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0751) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+6.54%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0751
2020 Avg (January) 0.0705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0760 0.0742 0.0751
February 0.0743 0.0722 0.0734
March 0.0722 0.0696 0.0709
April 0.0715 0.0695 0.0707
May 0.0710 0.0703 0.0707
June 0.0707 0.0697 0.0702
July 0.0708 0.0695 0.0703
August 0.0711 0.0701 0.0705
September 0.0709 0.0691 0.0702
October 0.0697 0.0676 0.0684
November 0.0685 0.0671 0.0679
December 0.0686 0.0671 0.0679