YEARLY HIGH
0.0724 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0708 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0714 AED

2020 GMD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0718 to the December average rate of 0.0710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0724 was down 2.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 362 AED
2019 Average 367 AED
Yearly Trough Low 354 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.17 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0723
0.0708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to AED 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 0.0718, compared to 0.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 AED (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.0710 / Low: 0.0709).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0721) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-2.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0721
2019 Avg (March) 0.0740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0719 0.0715 0.0718
February 0.0722 0.0718 0.0720
March 0.0724 0.0720 0.0721
April 0.0722 0.0718 0.0720
May 0.0719 0.0713 0.0715
June 0.0713 0.0710 0.0712
July 0.0712 0.0709 0.0710
August 0.0709 0.0708 0.0709
September 0.0710 0.0708 0.0710
October 0.0710 0.0709 0.0710
November 0.0710 0.0709 0.0710
December 0.0710 0.0709 0.0710