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USD to GTQ Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 7.75 GTQ as of 2026-05-17. The Guatemalan quetzal has been remarkably stable in the 7.7-7.85 band against USD, supported by massive diaspora remittance inflows (~20% of GDP, USD 20+ billion annually from the US) and Banco de Guatemala's prudent FX management. Remittances exceed all export revenues combined.

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USDGTQ Converter

$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇬🇹
GTQ 7.75
Rate: 1 USD = 7.7500 GTQ
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇬🇹 GTQ
$1.00GTQ 7.75
$10.00GTQ 77.50
$100.00GTQ 775.00
$500.00GTQ 3,875.00
$1,000.00GTQ 7,750.00
$5,000.00GTQ 38,750.00
$10,000.00GTQ 77,500.00
$50,000.00GTQ 387,500.00
$100,000.00GTQ 775,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
7.75
1 USD = GTQ
1 year ago
7.8
↓ 0.6% in 12 months
5 years ago
7.7
↑ 0.6% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to GTQ conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Guatemalan Quetzal at today's rate of 1 USD = 7.75 GTQ. The reverse holds too: 1 GTQ = 0.129 USD.

USD → GTQ
1 USD 7.75 GTQ
5 USD 38.75 GTQ
10 USD 77.5 GTQ
25 USD 193.75 GTQ
50 USD 387.5 GTQ
100 USD 775 GTQ
500 USD 3,875 GTQ
1,000 USD 7,750 GTQ
5,000 USD 38,750 GTQ
10,000 USD 77,500 GTQ
GTQ → USD
1 GTQ 0.129 USD
5 GTQ 0.6452 USD
10 GTQ 1.29 USD
25 GTQ 3.23 USD
50 GTQ 6.45 USD
100 GTQ 12.9 USD
500 GTQ 64.52 USD
1,000 GTQ 129.03 USD
5,000 GTQ 645.16 USD
10,000 GTQ 1,290 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to GTQ.

The USD/GTQ corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Guatemalan Quetzal side, demand comes from massive US diaspora remittances (20%+ of GDP), coffee/sugar export trade, and tourism. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/GTQ is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 0.6% against the Guatemalan Quetzal, and over five years it has strengthened about 0.6% (from 7.7 to 7.75). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Guatemalan Quetzal you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → GTQ rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to GTQ FAQ.

Why is GTQ so stable?
Guatemala receives USD 20+ billion annually from its US-based diaspora — over 20% of GDP and the country's single-largest source of FX. Combined with conservative monetary policy, this remittance flood keeps USD/GTQ pinned in a narrow band.
Best way to send USD to Guatemala from the US?
Remitly, WorldRemit, Xoom (by PayPal), and Wise dominate the corridor. Banrural and Banco Industrial handle the largest share of inbound flows, with extensive rural branch networks and tigo Money / Tigo Cash agent payout options.
How long do US to Guatemala transfers take?
Remitly Express and Xoom typically settle within minutes for cash pickup at Banrural agents. Bank deposits to Banco Industrial or G&T Continental can take 1-2 hours via Remitly Economy or up to 1 business day via SWIFT.