YEARLY HIGH
0.1033 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0984 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1005 GTQ

2020 AFN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0997 to the December average rate of 0.1013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1033 was down 0.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 516 GTQ
2019 Average 494 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 492 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.60 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1015
0.0992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1002, compared to 0.1008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0033 GTQ (High: 0.1033 / Low: 0.1000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.1014 / Low: 0.1011).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1009) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-1.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1009
2019 Avg (March) 0.1020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1003 0.0987 0.0997
February 0.1009 0.0984 0.0994
March 0.1033 0.1000 0.1009
April 0.1018 0.1000 0.1012
May 0.1013 0.1002 0.1007
June 0.1003 0.0991 0.0996
July 0.1005 0.0997 0.0999
August 0.1005 0.0984 0.0999
September 0.1013 0.1005 0.1010
October 0.1014 0.1011 0.1013
November 0.1015 0.1009 0.1012
December 0.1018 0.1008 0.1013