YEARLY HIGH
6.7475 GMD
YEARLY LOW
6.4187 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6659 GMD

2020 GTQ to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 6.7475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 6.4187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3288 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6483 to the December average rate of 6.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.7475 was up 0.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.7008, 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 33,738 GMD
2019 Average 32,535 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 32,093 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,644.15 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.7377
6.6044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GMD 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 6.6566, compared to 6.6753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2742 GMD (High: 6.6929 / Low: 6.4187). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 GMD (High: 6.7159 / Low: 6.6965).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2742
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0541 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 6.7266) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.5378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1888 (+2.89%).

2020 Avg (August) 6.7266
2019 Avg (August) 6.5378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6777 6.6175 6.6483
February 6.6970 6.6527 6.6766
March 6.6929 6.4187 6.6225
April 6.6661 6.5805 6.6155
May 6.7032 6.6209 6.6714
June 6.7159 6.6965 6.7054
July 6.7363 6.6962 6.7235
August 6.7475 6.7154 6.7266
September 6.7067 6.6471 6.6742
October 6.6631 6.6378 6.6510
November 6.6582 6.6220 6.6452
December 6.6418 6.6164 6.6313