YEARLY HIGH
0.0589 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0511 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0545 GTQ

2020 JMD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.0511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0572 to the December average rate of 0.0543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0589 was down 4.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 294 GTQ
2019 Average 289 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 256 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.62 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0578
0.0511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0555, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0039 GTQ (High: 0.0589 / Low: 0.0549). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 GTQ (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0526).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0572) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0594), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-3.69%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0572
2019 Avg (January) 0.0594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0589 0.0549 0.0572
February 0.0556 0.0539 0.0547
March 0.0585 0.0556 0.0569
April 0.0575 0.0545 0.0561
May 0.0549 0.0523 0.0534
June 0.0553 0.0537 0.0547
July 0.0554 0.0523 0.0538
August 0.0524 0.0511 0.0517
September 0.0549 0.0521 0.0539
October 0.0550 0.0533 0.0539
November 0.0537 0.0526 0.0530
December 0.0549 0.0534 0.0543