2020 GTQ to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

165.6871 KRW

YEARLY LOW

138.5970 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.7758 KRW

2020 GTQ to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 165.6871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 138.5970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0901 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.4776 to the December average rate of 140.1925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 165.6871 was up 3.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 160.6824, 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 828,436 KRW

2019 Average 756,792 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 692,985 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,450.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

161.6536

138.2415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to KRW 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 156.8593, compared to 148.6923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.8593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.6923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.7432 KRW (High: 165.6871 / Low: 152.9439). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1230 KRW (High: 156.6094 / Low: 154.4864).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.7432

July Spread (Stable) ±2.1230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.8174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 158.1724) against the same month in 2019 (average: 147.2547), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9177 (+7.41%).

2020 Avg (March) 158.1724

2019 Avg (March) 147.2547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	156.0461	149.1324	151.4776
February	159.4037	154.2112	156.3379
March	165.6871	152.9439	158.1724
April	160.4209	156.8384	158.6100
May	161.3971	158.2874	159.7026
June	159.0609	154.8853	156.8555
July	156.6094	154.4864	155.7836
August	155.2994	153.1123	154.1284
September	154.0940	149.6116	151.8659
October	149.7957	145.0283	147.0485
November	145.7954	141.4017	143.1349
December	142.1845	138.5970	140.1925