YEARLY HIGH
0.4124 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.3006 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3619 GTQ

2020 MXN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.4124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.3006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4094 to the December average rate of 0.3912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4124 was up 0.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,619 GTQ
2019 Average 20,004 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 15,030 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,589.38 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4185
0.3094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.3589, compared to 0.3650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0949 GTQ (High: 0.3955 / Low: 0.3006). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 GTQ (High: 0.4124 / Low: 0.4063).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0949
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0591 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4094) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+1.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4094
2019 Avg (January) 0.4030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4124 0.4063 0.4094
February 0.4117 0.3888 0.4056
March 0.3955 0.3006 0.3466
April 0.3308 0.3051 0.3185
May 0.3467 0.3087 0.3286
June 0.3575 0.3338 0.3446
July 0.3508 0.3376 0.3437
August 0.3545 0.3403 0.3477
September 0.3718 0.3463 0.3587
October 0.3729 0.3560 0.3663
November 0.3901 0.3648 0.3821
December 0.3955 0.3857 0.3912