YEARLY HIGH
0.1715 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1376 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1430 GTQ

2020 SDG to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.1376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1699 to the December average rate of 0.1412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1715 was down 0.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 858 GTQ
2019 Average 839 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 688 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.90 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1730
0.1361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1458, compared to 0.1403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0172 GTQ (High: 0.1566 / Low: 0.1394). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GTQ (High: 0.1394 / Low: 0.1390).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1699) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+4.63%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1699
2019 Avg (January) 0.1624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1715 0.1566 0.1699
February 0.1566 0.1394 0.1477
March 0.1434 0.1376 0.1392
April 0.1400 0.1384 0.1394
May 0.1396 0.1386 0.1392
June 0.1395 0.1389 0.1392
July 0.1394 0.1390 0.1392
August 0.1396 0.1388 0.1393
September 0.1407 0.1397 0.1402
October 0.1410 0.1405 0.1408
November 0.1413 0.1405 0.1409
December 0.1414 0.1410 0.1412