YEARLY HIGH
0.5036 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.4732 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4885 GTQ

2020 EGP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.5036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.4732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4842 to the December average rate of 0.4975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5036 was up 4.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,518 GTQ
2019 Average 2,292 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 2,366 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.01 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4999
0.4738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.4859, compared to 0.4911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0203 GTQ (High: 0.5036 / Low: 0.4833). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 GTQ (High: 0.4978 / Low: 0.4937).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4903) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0475 (+10.74%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4903
2019 Avg (March) 0.4427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4876 0.4797 0.4842
February 0.4913 0.4842 0.4874
March 0.5036 0.4833 0.4903
April 0.4917 0.4845 0.4890
May 0.4965 0.4847 0.4884
June 0.4825 0.4732 0.4760
July 0.4831 0.4775 0.4809
August 0.4864 0.4815 0.4834
September 0.4938 0.4868 0.4916
October 0.4978 0.4937 0.4954
November 0.5000 0.4949 0.4977
December 0.5006 0.4946 0.4975