YEARLY HIGH
195.2380 ARS
YEARLY LOW
177.2631 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.5166 ARS

2026 GTQ to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 195.2380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 177.2631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9749 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.9945 to the December average rate of 195.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 195.2380 was up 0.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 194.4612, 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 976,190 ARS
2025 Average 809,209 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 886,316 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,874.35 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

196.4539
179.4146
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ to ARS 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 185.0970, compared to 195.0340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.0970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 10.1270 ARS (High: 189.0295 / Low: 178.9025). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4080 ARS (High: 195.2380 / Low: 194.8300).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.1270
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4080

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 5.3780 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 195.0340) against the same month in 2025 (average: 163.2679), the exchange rate shifted by +31.7661 (+19.46%).

2026 Avg (July) 195.0340
2025 Avg (July) 163.2679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.7932 185.3679 188.9945
February 189.0295 178.9025 183.6165
March 187.7249 179.0201 182.4297
April 184.9392 177.2631 180.8346
May 185.1563 182.2466 184.6132
June 194.3005 185.3676 190.0936
July 195.2380 194.8300 195.0340