YEARLY HIGH
9.9723 BTN
YEARLY LOW
9.1635 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5915 BTN

2020 GTQ to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 9.9723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 9.1635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8088 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2531 to the December average rate of 9.4331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.9723 was up 5.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.4118, 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 49,861 BTN
2019 Average 45,693 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 45,818 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,043.82 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.9387
9.1908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BTN 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 9.6345, compared to 9.5486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5262 BTN (High: 9.9439 / Low: 9.4177). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1044 BTN (High: 9.5058 / Low: 9.4014).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5262
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.8764) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.0843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7922 (+8.72%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.8764
2019 Avg (April) 9.0843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3157 9.1635 9.2531
February 9.4693 9.2999 9.3496
March 9.9439 9.4177 9.6643
April 9.9723 9.7837 9.8764
May 9.8703 9.7262 9.8211
June 9.8842 9.7747 9.8424
July 9.8149 9.6842 9.7348
August 9.7418 9.5018 9.6790
September 9.5058 9.4014 9.4638
October 9.5612 9.3957 9.4499
November 9.5892 9.4585 9.5308
December 9.4920 9.3735 9.4331