YEARLY HIGH
76.9811 SOS
YEARLY LOW
73.3329 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.2377 SOS

2020 GTQ to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 76.9811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 73.3329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6482 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.3852 to the December average rate of 74.4342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 76.9811 was up 0.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 76.3109, 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 384,905 SOS
2019 Average 376,569 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 366,665 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,240.78 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

76.4096
74.2546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SOS 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 75.5981, compared to 74.8772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.5981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.8772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6482 SOS (High: 76.9811 / Low: 73.3329). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5905 SOS (High: 75.7993 / Low: 75.2089).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6482
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4979 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 76.2300) against the same month in 2019 (average: 74.8204), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4096 (+1.88%).

2020 Avg (February) 76.2300
2019 Avg (February) 74.8204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.4593 74.9789 75.3852
February 76.9811 75.4771 76.2300
March 76.9811 73.3329 75.7321
April 76.0976 74.9354 75.3192
May 75.7122 75.0446 75.4236
June 75.9162 75.2011 75.4985
July 75.7993 75.2089 75.4388
August 75.7993 74.9301 75.2312
September 75.7121 74.4763 74.8925
October 74.9508 74.3534 74.6705
November 75.0096 74.1930 74.5960
December 74.8906 74.1015 74.4342