YEARLY HIGH
0.0342 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0251 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0282 AUD

2020 GMD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0285 to the December average rate of 0.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0342 was up 14.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0298, 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 171 AUD
2019 Average 144 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 125 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.50 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0323
0.0250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to AUD 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 0.0298, compared to 0.0267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 AUD (High: 0.0342 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AUD (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0267).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0317) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+11.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0317
2019 Avg (March) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0292 0.0278 0.0285
February 0.0301 0.0290 0.0294
March 0.0342 0.0295 0.0317
April 0.0328 0.0299 0.0311
May 0.0307 0.0291 0.0299
June 0.0286 0.0276 0.0281
July 0.0280 0.0268 0.0275
August 0.0271 0.0262 0.0268
September 0.0275 0.0262 0.0267
October 0.0275 0.0267 0.0271
November 0.0276 0.0261 0.0265
December 0.0262 0.0251 0.0256