YEARLY HIGH
1.3725 SEK
YEARLY LOW
1.0518 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1930 SEK

2020 GTQ to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.3725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3208 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2345 to the December average rate of 1.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3725 was up 7.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2812, 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 6,863 SEK
2019 Average 6,141 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 5,259 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,603.79 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3229
1.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SEK 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 1.2590, compared to 1.1270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1515 SEK (High: 1.3725 / Low: 1.2211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 SEK (High: 1.1507 / Low: 1.1236).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1515
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0525 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2791) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0714 (+5.91%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2791
2019 Avg (March) 1.2077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2583 1.2069 1.2345
February 1.2842 1.2528 1.2667
March 1.3725 1.2211 1.2791
April 1.3219 1.2654 1.3000
May 1.2931 1.2267 1.2631
June 1.2306 1.1904 1.2106
July 1.2110 1.1280 1.1752
August 1.1475 1.1180 1.1316
September 1.1747 1.1231 1.1407
October 1.1507 1.1236 1.1351
November 1.1432 1.0870 1.1088
December 1.0887 1.0518 1.0704