YEARLY HIGH
0.1558 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1482 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1500 GTQ

2020 GMD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.1482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1504 to the December average rate of 0.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1558 was down 0.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 779 GTQ
2019 Average 769 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 741 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.96 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1514
0.1484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1502, compared to 0.1498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0064 GTQ (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1494). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GTQ (High: 0.1493 / Low: 0.1489).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1510) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-2.59%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1510
2019 Avg (March) 0.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1511 0.1498 0.1504
February 0.1503 0.1493 0.1498
March 0.1558 0.1494 0.1510
April 0.1520 0.1500 0.1512
May 0.1510 0.1492 0.1499
June 0.1493 0.1489 0.1491
July 0.1493 0.1485 0.1487
August 0.1489 0.1482 0.1487
September 0.1504 0.1491 0.1498
October 0.1507 0.1501 0.1504
November 0.1510 0.1502 0.1505
December 0.1511 0.1506 0.1508