YEARLY HIGH
40.7734 GMD
YEARLY LOW
35.1019 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.4136 GMD

2020 CAD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 40.7734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 35.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6715 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1334 to the December average rate of 40.4102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 40.7734 was up 3.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 39.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 203,867 GMD
2019 Average 188,805 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 175,510 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,357.48 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

40.8227
35.8729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to GMD 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 37.5277, compared to 39.2995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.2995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.1719 GMD (High: 38.2738 / Low: 35.1019). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5034 GMD (High: 38.6022 / Low: 38.0987).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1719
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5034

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8545 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 40.4102) against the same month in 2019 (average: 38.9801), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4302 (+3.67%).

2020 Avg (December) 40.4102
2019 Avg (December) 38.9801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.5109 38.6022 39.1334
February 38.6022 38.0987 38.4177
March 38.2738 35.1019 36.5632
April 36.7722 35.7447 36.2854
May 37.4105 35.8257 36.7056
June 38.5537 37.7365 38.0608
July 38.8387 37.9601 38.3100
August 39.7273 38.6237 39.1379
September 39.7019 38.6252 39.1690
October 39.4738 38.8470 39.1849
November 39.8723 38.7095 39.5849
December 40.7734 40.0093 40.4102