YEARLY HIGH
549.3751 COP
YEARLY LOW
420.1960 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
477.8614 COP

2020 GTQ to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 549.3751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 420.1960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.1791 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 430.0981 to the December average rate of 443.6417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 549.3751 was up 20.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 456.1599, 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 2,746,876 COP
2019 Average 2,130,589 COP
Yearly Trough Low 2,100,980 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 645,895.43 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

523.3364
421.6219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to COP 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 479.4465, compared to 476.2763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 479.4465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 476.2763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 100.8598 COP (High: 549.3751 / Low: 448.5153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2331 COP (High: 497.1530 / Low: 484.9199).

March Spread (Volatile) ±100.8598
October Spread (Stable) ±12.2331

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 29.3176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.3176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 504.3883) against the same month in 2019 (average: 406.4381), the exchange rate shifted by +97.9501 (+24.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 504.3883
2019 Avg (March) 406.4381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 446.2391 420.1960 430.0981
February 457.8518 440.4285 445.7223
March 549.3751 448.5153 504.3883
April 531.3018 495.9059 514.8602
May 516.6388 481.9574 500.1594
June 492.7373 463.8471 481.4508
July 485.7895 468.2367 474.1104
August 501.3453 483.1032 490.7727
September 498.9210 471.8174 483.6496
October 497.1530 484.9199 492.5238
November 496.5946 461.0610 472.9594
December 456.1998 436.1449 443.6417