YEARLY HIGH
0.9339 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8347 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8940 CNY

2020 GTQ to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.9339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.8347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8995 to the December average rate of 0.8379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9339 was down 0.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9395, 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 4,669 CNY
2019 Average 4,487 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,173 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495.95 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9313
0.8294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CNY 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 0.9148, compared to 0.8731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0400 CNY (High: 0.9318 / Low: 0.8918). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 CNY (High: 0.8408 / Low: 0.8347).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.9228) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0292 (+3.27%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.9228
2019 Avg (May) 0.8936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9051 0.8915 0.8995
February 0.9206 0.9051 0.9153
March 0.9318 0.8918 0.9138
April 0.9217 0.9116 0.9173
May 0.9339 0.9151 0.9228
June 0.9270 0.9154 0.9204
July 0.9179 0.9046 0.9107
August 0.9061 0.8879 0.8997
September 0.8856 0.8700 0.8785
October 0.8735 0.8550 0.8640
November 0.8584 0.8414 0.8475
December 0.8408 0.8347 0.8379