2020 GTQ to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GTQ to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GTQ to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 80.6272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 68.4205.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2068 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.7427 to the December average rate of 69.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 80.6272 was up 3.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 78.1446, 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 XAF 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 77.4066, compared to 71.6449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7617 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.7748 XAF (High: 80.6272 / Low: 74.8524). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9963 XAF (High: 72.0639 / Low: 71.0676).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.4008 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 77.0554) against the same month in 2019 (average: 75.4695), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5859 (+2.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.7112 | 75.4960 | 76.7427 |
| February | 79.6101 | 77.1451 | 78.6200 |
| March | 80.6272 | 74.8524 | 77.0554 |
| April | 78.8844 | 77.5205 | 78.3010 |
| May | 78.8156 | 76.6056 | 77.9705 |
| June | 76.6785 | 75.0519 | 75.7498 |
| July | 75.7944 | 71.7672 | 74.3823 |
| August | 72.5947 | 71.2411 | 71.9815 |
| September | 72.5242 | 71.1717 | 71.7538 |
| October | 72.0639 | 71.0676 | 71.6325 |
| November | 72.2721 | 70.1121 | 71.0775 |
| December | 69.5980 | 68.4205 | 69.0415 |