YEARLY HIGH
336.9095 STD
YEARLY LOW
185.4034 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
237.7496 STD

2020 HTG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 336.9095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 185.4034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 151.5061 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.5390 to the December average rate of 295.9569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 336.9095 was up 23.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 272.9383, 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 1,684,547 STD
2019 Average 1,185,455 STD
Yearly Trough Low 927,017 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757,530.38 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

345.0795
174.4090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to STD 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 219.8617, compared to 255.6376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.7758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.8617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.6376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 38.0509 STD (High: 318.6131 / Low: 280.5622). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1746 STD (High: 193.0409 / Low: 186.8663).

December Spread (Volatile) ±38.0509
August Spread (Stable) ±6.1746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 30.5482 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.5482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 330.8570) against the same month in 2019 (average: 224.3910), the exchange rate shifted by +106.4660 (+47.45%).

2020 Avg (October) 330.8570
2019 Avg (October) 224.3910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.8802 216.9888 219.5390
February 249.5763 215.8452 224.9862
March 249.5763 232.1346 234.6176
April 234.5745 225.3671 228.7790
May 210.7563 203.3542 207.3973
June 206.5335 200.0954 203.8513
July 201.0531 192.5787 197.7610
August 193.0409 186.8663 188.6315
September 199.8424 185.4034 194.1139
October 336.9095 312.5216 330.8570
November 334.9229 315.8138 326.5051
December 318.6131 280.5622 295.9569