YEARLY HIGH
1.1980 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.0708 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1198 GTQ

2020 CNY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.1980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.0708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1272 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1118 to the December average rate of 1.1934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1980 was up 3.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,951 GTQ
2019 Average 27,870 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 26,770 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,181.20 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2044
1.0727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.0932, compared to 1.1464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0481 GTQ (High: 1.1213 / Low: 1.0732). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 GTQ (High: 1.1980 / Low: 1.1894).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.1934) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0966 (+8.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.1934
2019 Avg (December) 1.0968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1217 1.1048 1.1118
February 1.1049 1.0863 1.0925
March 1.1213 1.0732 1.0944
April 1.0969 1.0850 1.0902
May 1.0928 1.0708 1.0837
June 1.0924 1.0788 1.0865
July 1.1055 1.0895 1.0980
August 1.1263 1.1036 1.1115
September 1.1495 1.1292 1.1383
October 1.1696 1.1448 1.1574
November 1.1885 1.1650 1.1799
December 1.1980 1.1894 1.1934