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Official Rate Sheet: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) / United States Dollar (USD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 GTQ = 0.1310 USD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Guatemalan Quetzal to United States Dollar Exchange Rate (GTQ to USD)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 GTQ in USD?

1 GTQ = 0.1310 USD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) yields approximately 130.95 United States Dollar (USD) (inverse rate: 1 USD = 7.6364 GTQ). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): GTQ

You Receive (Estimate): USD

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GTQ = 0.1310 USD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 USD = 7.6364 GTQ

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check USD to GTQ (United States Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal) Live Converter →

GTQ to USD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Guatemalan Quetzal against United States Dollar

Period High

0.1325 USD

Period Low

0.1294 USD

Volatility / Avg

0.1310 USD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.1294 USD

Max: 0.1325 USD

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.1264 USD

Max: 0.1355 USD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GTQ & USD)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Guatemalan Quetzal → United States Dollar (GTQ / USD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)	United States Dollar (USD)
1 GTQ	0.13 USD
5 GTQ	0.65 USD
10 GTQ	1.31 USD
25 GTQ	3.27 USD
50 GTQ	6.55 USD
100 GTQ	13.10 USD
200 GTQ	26.19 USD
250 GTQ	32.74 USD
500 GTQ	65.48 USD
1,000 GTQ	130.95 USD
2,500 GTQ	327.38 USD
5,000 GTQ	654.76 USD
10,000 GTQ	1,309.52 USD

United States Dollar → Guatemalan Quetzal (USD / GTQ)

Wholesale Benchmark

United States Dollar (USD)	Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
1 USD	7.64 GTQ
5 USD	38.18 GTQ
10 USD	76.36 GTQ
25 USD	190.91 GTQ
50 USD	381.82 GTQ
100 USD	763.64 GTQ
200 USD	1,527.28 GTQ
250 USD	1,909.10 GTQ
500 USD	3,818.20 GTQ
1,000 USD	7,636.41 GTQ
2,500 USD	19,091.02 GTQ
5,000 USD	38,182.04 GTQ
10,000 USD	76,364.08 GTQ

Provider / Channel	GTQ/USD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (USD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.1310 USD	0.00%	654.76 USD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.1264 USD	~3.50%	631.84 USD	-22.92 USD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.1179 USD	~10.00%	589.28 USD	-65.48 USD

1 GTQ to USD: Guatemalan Quetzal to United States Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GTQ to USD or convert GTQ to USD describe the amount of United States Dollar received per 1 Guatemalan Quetzal. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GTQ = 0.1310 USD (inverse: 1 USD = 7.6364 GTQ), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Guatemala ↔ United States)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) and Federal Reserve System (Fed) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of GTQ/USD.

GTQ and USD Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Guatemala and United States.

How the GTQ to USD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Guatemala (GTQ) and United States (USD) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between GTQ and USD:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) and Federal Reserve System (Fed) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Guatemala and United States exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (USD) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Guatemalan Quetzal to United States Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Guatemalan Quetzal to United States Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GTQ in USD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GTQ = 0.1310 USD), 1,000 Guatemalan Quetzal equals approximately 130.95 United States Dollar. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Guatemalan Quetzal?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with GTQ?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Guatemala (Banguat)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.