YEARLY HIGH
0.0146 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 GTQ

2020 XAF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0146 was up 7.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73 GTQ
2019 Average 66 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 62 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.06 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0147
0.0125
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XAF 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 GTQ (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GTQ (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0139).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0145) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+11.20%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0145
2019 Avg (December) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
February 0.0130 0.0126 0.0127
March 0.0134 0.0124 0.0130
April 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
May 0.0131 0.0127 0.0128
June 0.0133 0.0130 0.0132
July 0.0139 0.0132 0.0134
August 0.0140 0.0138 0.0139
September 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139
October 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140
November 0.0143 0.0138 0.0141
December 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145