YEARLY HIGH
2.1234 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.8476 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0064 GTQ

2021 PLN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.1234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.8476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2758 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0906 to the December average rate of 1.8936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1234 was down 1.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,468 GTQ
2020 Average 39,703 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 36,951 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,516.81 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1103
1.8739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.0553, compared to 1.9574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0979 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1137 GTQ (High: 1.9613 / Low: 1.8476). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 GTQ (High: 1.9676 / Low: 1.9408).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1137
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.0906) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0784 (+3.89%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.0906
2020 Avg (January) 2.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1234 2.0703 2.0906
February 2.1036 2.0560 2.0833
March 2.0520 1.9431 1.9956
April 2.0495 1.9653 2.0232
May 2.1104 2.0251 2.0719
June 2.1177 2.0160 2.0673
July 2.0424 1.9847 2.0093
August 2.0209 1.9726 1.9955
September 2.0403 1.9378 1.9943
October 1.9676 1.9408 1.9541
November 1.9613 1.8476 1.8979
December 1.9129 1.8764 1.8936