YEARLY HIGH
0.2627 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2521 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2590 BBD

2020 GTQ to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.2521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2598 to the December average rate of 0.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2627 was down 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,313 BBD
2019 Average 1,299 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,261 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.80 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2622
0.2557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BBD 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 0.2601, compared to 0.2579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0106 BBD (High: 0.2627 / Low: 0.2521). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.2601 / Low: 0.2594).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2601) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2601
2019 Avg (March) 0.2600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2610 0.2582 0.2598
February 0.2623 0.2610 0.2617
March 0.2627 0.2521 0.2601
April 0.2613 0.2583 0.2594
May 0.2608 0.2591 0.2598
June 0.2605 0.2594 0.2599
July 0.2601 0.2594 0.2598
August 0.2605 0.2590 0.2596
September 0.2588 0.2569 0.2579
October 0.2573 0.2565 0.2570
November 0.2573 0.2558 0.2567
December 0.2566 0.2557 0.2562