YEARLY HIGH
2.9351 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.8171 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8574 GTQ

2020 XCD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.9351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.8171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1180 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8485 to the December average rate of 2.8881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9351 was up 1.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,676 GTQ
2019 Average 14,244 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 14,086 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 589.95 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8941
2.8221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.8450, compared to 2.8698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1180 GTQ (High: 2.9351 / Low: 2.8171). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 GTQ (High: 2.8533 / Low: 2.8450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1180
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.8455) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.03%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.8455
2019 Avg (March) 2.8463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8657 2.8358 2.8485
February 2.8359 2.8215 2.8281
March 2.9351 2.8171 2.8455
April 2.8655 2.8320 2.8525
May 2.8558 2.8371 2.8483
June 2.8531 2.8413 2.8472
July 2.8533 2.8450 2.8483
August 2.8573 2.8406 2.8503
September 2.8807 2.8590 2.8700
October 2.8848 2.8762 2.8795
November 2.8932 2.8759 2.8827
December 2.8947 2.8837 2.8881