YEARLY HIGH
0.0348 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0279 GMD

2020 CDF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0303 to the December average rate of 0.0265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0348 was up 12.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174 GMD
2019 Average 152 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 130 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.65 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0307
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0086 GMD (High: 0.0348 / Low: 0.0262). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GMD (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0263).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0265) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-13.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0265
2019 Avg (December) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0304 0.0303 0.0303
February 0.0303 0.0300 0.0302
March 0.0301 0.0297 0.0299
April 0.0299 0.0295 0.0297
May 0.0296 0.0282 0.0288
June 0.0282 0.0268 0.0276
July 0.0270 0.0263 0.0266
August 0.0265 0.0261 0.0264
September 0.0265 0.0263 0.0264
October 0.0286 0.0263 0.0266
November 0.0264 0.0263 0.0263
December 0.0348 0.0262 0.0265