YEARLY HIGH
0.1313 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1261 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1295 BMD

2020 GTQ to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1299 to the December average rate of 0.1281, 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 0.1313 was down 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1324, 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 657 BMD
2019 Average 649 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 630 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.40 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1311
0.1278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BMD 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 0.1301, compared to 0.1289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0053 BMD (High: 0.1313 / Low: 0.1261). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BMD (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1300) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1300
2019 Avg (March) 0.1300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1305 0.1291 0.1299
February 0.1311 0.1305 0.1308
March 0.1313 0.1261 0.1300
April 0.1307 0.1291 0.1297
May 0.1304 0.1296 0.1299
June 0.1302 0.1297 0.1300
July 0.1301 0.1297 0.1299
August 0.1303 0.1295 0.1298
September 0.1294 0.1284 0.1289
October 0.1286 0.1283 0.1285
November 0.1287 0.1279 0.1284
December 0.1283 0.1278 0.1281