2020 GTQ to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9064 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8701 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8939 BOB

2020 GTQ to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.9064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.8701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8983 to the December average rate of 0.8833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9064 was down 0.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9068, 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 4,532 BOB

2019 Average 4,488 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,351 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.50 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9069

0.8811

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BOB 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 0.8978, compared to 0.8899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8978

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0363 BOB (High: 0.9064 / Low: 0.8701). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BOB (High: 0.8989 / Low: 0.8957).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.9047) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+1.39%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.9047

2019 Avg (February) 0.8923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9022	0.8962	0.8983
February	0.9064	0.9022	0.9047
March	0.9064	0.8701	0.8957
April	0.8982	0.8931	0.8944
May	0.8992	0.8934	0.8960
June	0.9004	0.8962	0.8978
July	0.8989	0.8957	0.8972
August	0.8971	0.8931	0.8962
September	0.8946	0.8872	0.8902
October	0.8894	0.8855	0.8873
November	0.8876	0.8820	0.8854
December	0.8881	0.8792	0.8833