YEARLY HIGH
0.0394 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0386 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0389 BBD

2020 GMD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0391 to the December average rate of 0.0386, 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 0.0394 was down 2.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0406, 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 197 BBD
2019 Average 200 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 193 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.45 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0393
0.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to BBD 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 0.0391, compared to 0.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0391 / Low: 0.0388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0386).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0393) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0393
2019 Avg (March) 0.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0391 0.0389 0.0391
February 0.0393 0.0391 0.0392
March 0.0394 0.0392 0.0393
April 0.0393 0.0391 0.0392
May 0.0391 0.0388 0.0389
June 0.0388 0.0387 0.0388
July 0.0388 0.0386 0.0386
August 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
September 0.0387 0.0386 0.0386
October 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
November 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
December 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386