YEARLY HIGH
2.1786 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.0899 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1208 GTQ

2020 QAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.0899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0888 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1144 to the December average rate of 2.1433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1786 was up 1.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,893 GTQ
2019 Average 10,573 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,449 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.76 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1477
2.0948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1117, compared to 2.1300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0888 GTQ (High: 2.1786 / Low: 2.0899). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 GTQ (High: 2.1179 / Low: 2.1117).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0888
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.1122) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1127), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.1122
2019 Avg (March) 2.1127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1271 2.1049 2.1144
February 2.1052 2.0941 2.0992
March 2.1786 2.0899 2.1122
April 2.1269 2.1021 2.1172
May 2.1196 2.0960 2.1137
June 2.1177 2.1090 2.1133
July 2.1179 2.1117 2.1141
August 2.1203 2.1075 2.1151
September 2.1382 2.1221 2.1303
October 2.1412 2.1349 2.1373
November 2.1476 2.1347 2.1397
December 2.1486 2.1364 2.1433