YEARLY HIGH
0.2423 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1981 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2218 GTQ

2020 ETB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2401 to the December average rate of 0.2017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2423 was down 11.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,212 GTQ
2019 Average 1,319 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 990 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.44 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2440
0.1978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.2332, compared to 0.2104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0100 GTQ (High: 0.2423 / Low: 0.2323). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 GTQ (High: 0.2414 / Low: 0.2384).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2358) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2695), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0337 (-12.49%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2358
2019 Avg (March) 0.2695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2414 0.2384 0.2401
February 0.2421 0.2356 0.2381
March 0.2423 0.2323 0.2358
April 0.2368 0.2309 0.2333
May 0.2324 0.2247 0.2281
June 0.2265 0.2197 0.2237
July 0.2213 0.2180 0.2188
August 0.2204 0.2133 0.2155
September 0.2144 0.2103 0.2117
October 0.2116 0.2046 0.2092
November 0.2101 0.2040 0.2057
December 0.2045 0.1981 0.2017