YEARLY HIGH
1.1492 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.1032 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1188 GTQ

2020 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.1492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.1032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1132 to the December average rate of 1.1322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1492 was up 2.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,746 GTQ
2019 Average 5,570 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 5,516 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.12 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1349
1.1026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1138, compared to 1.1237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0460 GTQ (High: 1.1492 / Low: 1.1032). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 GTQ (High: 1.1164 / Low: 1.1124).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0460
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1165) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.26%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1165
2019 Avg (March) 1.1136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1159 1.1085 1.1132
February 1.1085 1.1032 1.1053
March 1.1492 1.1032 1.1165
April 1.1197 1.1134 1.1181
May 1.1193 1.1121 1.1160
June 1.1159 1.1106 1.1138
July 1.1164 1.1124 1.1145
August 1.1197 1.1147 1.1158
September 1.1271 1.1179 1.1233
October 1.1292 1.1244 1.1270
November 1.1338 1.1267 1.1295
December 1.1374 1.1260 1.1322