YEARLY HIGH
0.1248 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0683 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0857 GTQ

2020 HTG to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.1248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.0683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0784 to the December average rate of 0.1117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1248 was up 24.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 624 GTQ
2019 Average 429 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 342 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.48 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1280
0.0634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to GTQ 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 0.0770, compared to 0.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0119 GTQ (High: 0.1192 / Low: 0.1073). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 GTQ (High: 0.0697 / Low: 0.0685).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.1226) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+51.91%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.1226
2019 Avg (October) 0.0807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0811 0.0771 0.0784
February 0.0863 0.0756 0.0784
March 0.0863 0.0801 0.0816
April 0.0814 0.0788 0.0800
May 0.0738 0.0710 0.0724
June 0.0719 0.0701 0.0712
July 0.0704 0.0691 0.0698
August 0.0697 0.0685 0.0688
September 0.0740 0.0683 0.0718
October 0.1248 0.1156 0.1226
November 0.1239 0.1181 0.1214
December 0.1192 0.1073 0.1117