YEARLY HIGH
10.5856 RUB
YEARLY LOW
7.9130 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3598 RUB

2020 GTQ to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 10.5856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 7.9130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6727 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0382 to the December average rate of 9.4788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.5856 was up 18.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9641, 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 52,928 RUB
2019 Average 42,014 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 39,565 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,363.26 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.1619
7.8452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to RUB 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 9.0535, compared to 9.6662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9664 RUB (High: 10.5856 / Low: 8.6192). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3722 RUB (High: 9.2442 / Low: 8.8720).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9664
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4474 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 9.6996) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.4811), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2185 (+14.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 9.6996
2019 Avg (March) 8.4811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3472 7.9130 8.0382
February 8.7516 8.2212 8.3984
March 10.5856 8.6192 9.6996
April 10.2163 9.4711 9.7215
May 9.8422 9.1266 9.4555
June 9.2442 8.8720 9.0081
July 9.6471 9.1538 9.2905
August 9.8243 9.4518 9.5886
September 10.1811 9.5248 9.8055
October 10.1808 9.7928 9.9688
November 10.3346 9.6863 9.8647
December 9.7306 9.3580 9.4788