YEARLY HIGH
0.1292 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0926 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1105 GTQ

2020 ARS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0366 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1285 to the December average rate of 0.0945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1292 was down 38.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 646 GTQ
2019 Average 823 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 463 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.95 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1319
0.0911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.1196, compared to 0.1015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0048 GTQ (High: 0.1242 / Low: 0.1194). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 GTQ (High: 0.1041 / Low: 0.1022).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1285) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0783 (-37.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1285
2019 Avg (January) 0.2068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1292 0.1272 0.1285
February 0.1272 0.1227 0.1248
March 0.1242 0.1194 0.1219
April 0.1199 0.1155 0.1176
May 0.1171 0.1123 0.1140
June 0.1121 0.1094 0.1107
July 0.1093 0.1065 0.1079
August 0.1066 0.1041 0.1052
September 0.1041 0.1022 0.1032
October 0.1021 0.0993 0.1004
November 0.0995 0.0962 0.0976
December 0.0960 0.0926 0.0945