2020 GTQ to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GTQ to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GTQ to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1284.1046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1198.1871.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.9176 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1232.0635 to the December average rate of 1274.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1284.1046 was up 3.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 1241.3093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
GTQ to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1234.5605, compared to 1256.8719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.3115 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 49.9311 GNF (High: 1248.1181 / Low: 1198.1871). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4364 GNF (High: 1252.3324 / Low: 1246.8961).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.6353 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1274.0626) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1232.7451), the exchange rate shifted by +41.3175 (+3.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1240.0062 | 1221.8064 | 1232.0635 |
| February | 1248.5194 | 1228.1109 | 1239.0738 |
| March | 1248.1181 | 1198.1871 | 1232.4385 |
| April | 1239.6150 | 1221.0128 | 1231.5656 |
| May | 1243.0157 | 1221.7553 | 1230.6406 |
| June | 1251.2408 | 1229.5781 | 1241.5809 |
| July | 1252.3324 | 1246.8961 | 1250.6899 |
| August | 1258.2815 | 1245.1233 | 1251.9473 |
| September | 1258.2463 | 1243.8507 | 1250.7084 |
| October | 1259.5207 | 1252.1936 | 1256.8402 |
| November | 1260.7761 | 1252.8491 | 1256.9832 |
| December | 1284.1046 | 1255.9850 | 1274.0626 |