YEARLY HIGH
0.7281 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.6252 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6758 GTQ

2020 BWP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.6252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1029 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7179 to the December average rate of 0.7165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7281 was down 3.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,641 GTQ
2019 Average 3,580 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 3,126 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.35 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7263
0.6252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.6690, compared to 0.6825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0570 GTQ (High: 0.6958 / Low: 0.6388). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 GTQ (High: 0.6858 / Low: 0.6722).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7179) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7331), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0153 (-2.08%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7179
2019 Avg (January) 0.7331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7281 0.7021 0.7179
February 0.7034 0.6886 0.6952
March 0.6958 0.6388 0.6716
April 0.6467 0.6252 0.6337
May 0.6498 0.6309 0.6384
June 0.6690 0.6500 0.6574
July 0.6745 0.6528 0.6646
August 0.6732 0.6514 0.6619
September 0.6868 0.6655 0.6741
October 0.6858 0.6722 0.6793
November 0.7080 0.6822 0.6984
December 0.7238 0.7053 0.7165