2020 GTQ to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GTQ to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GTQ to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 7.2700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.8299.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4402 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8862 to the December average rate of 7.0817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.2700 was up 15.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.2789, 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 SDG 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 6.8993, compared to 7.1302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2309 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.7867 SDG (High: 7.1735 / Low: 6.3868). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 SDG (High: 7.1924 / Low: 7.1714).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0487 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.1855) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.1917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9938 (+16.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3868 | 5.8299 | 5.8862 |
| February | 7.1735 | 6.3868 | 6.7802 |
| March | 7.2700 | 6.9715 | 7.1855 |
| April | 7.2253 | 7.1409 | 7.1733 |
| May | 7.2125 | 7.1650 | 7.1856 |
| June | 7.1985 | 7.1682 | 7.1850 |
| July | 7.1924 | 7.1714 | 7.1856 |
| August | 7.2034 | 7.1612 | 7.1798 |
| September | 7.1603 | 7.1063 | 7.1311 |
| October | 7.1166 | 7.0900 | 7.1036 |
| November | 7.1182 | 7.0758 | 7.0997 |
| December | 7.0925 | 7.0713 | 7.0817 |