YEARLY HIGH
2.8986 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.8332 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8632 GTQ

2021 XCD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.8986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 2.8332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0654 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8834 to the December average rate of 2.8601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8986 was down 1.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,493 GTQ
2020 Average 14,287 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 14,166 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.96 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8863
2.8519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.8627, compared to 2.8637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0367 GTQ (High: 2.8699 / Low: 2.8332). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GTQ (High: 2.8653 / Low: 2.8607).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.8834) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.8485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0349 (+1.23%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.8834
2020 Avg (January) 2.8485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8986 2.8753 2.8834
February 2.8805 2.8491 2.8657
March 2.8609 2.8445 2.8556
April 2.8620 2.8449 2.8547
May 2.8699 2.8332 2.8551
June 2.8688 2.8573 2.8620
July 2.8689 2.8585 2.8665
August 2.8779 2.8608 2.8659
September 2.8653 2.8607 2.8633
October 2.8646 2.8594 2.8631
November 2.8679 2.8604 2.8631
December 2.8811 2.8483 2.8601