Exchange Rate in Guatemala

Guatemala - Exchange Rate
High-frequency data points to a slight moderation in economic growth in the first quarter. Firstly, the Central Bank’s monthly activity index recorded a softer expansion, on average, in the three months ending in March. Additionally, price pressures have risen in the same time frame and this—coupled with easing remittance inflows—bodes poorly for household spending. Finally, cooling goods import growth further underlines reduced domestic demand. That said, a smaller merchandise trade deficit suggests that the external sector will have dragged less on the economy. Momentum continued to moderate at the outset of the second quarter, as evidenced by an eight-month soft expansion in economic activity in April. Furthermore, inflation rose to a 14-month high in May and remittances growth eased on average in April–May, likely impeding private consumption.Guatemala - Exchange Rate Data
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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Exchange Rate (vs USD) | 7.63 | 7.52 | 7.35 | 7.73 | 7.71 |
Guatemala Exchange Rate Chart

Source: Guatemala Central Bank and FocusEconomics calculations.
Guatemala Facts
Value | Change | Date | |
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Exchange Rate | 7.71 | 0.22 % | Jan 01 |
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Economic News
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Guatemala: Economic activity records slowest expansion since February 2021 in June
August 5, 2022
Economic activity rose 3.3% year on year in June (May: +4.2% yoy).
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Guatemala: Economic activity growth inches down in May
July 8, 2022
Economic activity rose 4.2% year on year in May (April: +4.4% yoy).
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Guatemala: Inflation rises to near 11-year high in June
July 8, 2022
Consumer prices increased 1.83% from the previous month in June, picking up from the 1.31% increase seen in May.
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Guatemala: Central Bank tightens financial conditions in June days after the government announces emergency package
June 29, 2022
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) increased its monetary policy rate by 25 basis points from 2.00% to 2.25% at its 29 June meeting.
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Guatemala: Inflation rises to over one-decade high in May
June 8, 2022
Consumer prices rose 1.31% in May over the previous month, accelerating from the 0.54% increase logged in April.