YEARLY HIGH
0.1295 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1131 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1216 CHF

2020 GTQ to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1260 to the December average rate of 0.1138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1295 was down 3.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1339, 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 647 CHF
2019 Average 645 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 566 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.97 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1290
0.1124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CHF 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 0.1256, compared to 0.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0088 CHF (High: 0.1295 / Low: 0.1207). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CHF (High: 0.1191 / Low: 0.1172).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1245) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1300), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-4.21%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1245
2019 Avg (March) 0.1300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1270 0.1250 0.1260
February 0.1290 0.1257 0.1277
March 0.1295 0.1207 0.1245
April 0.1268 0.1246 0.1259
May 0.1266 0.1246 0.1259
June 0.1253 0.1225 0.1238
July 0.1229 0.1180 0.1214
August 0.1191 0.1172 0.1181
September 0.1195 0.1169 0.1180
October 0.1183 0.1162 0.1173
November 0.1178 0.1156 0.1168
December 0.1151 0.1131 0.1138