2020 GMD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1361 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1326 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1341 BOB

2020 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1351 to the December average rate of 0.1332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1361 was down 3.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1405, 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 680 BOB

2019 Average 690 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 663 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.25 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1357

0.1330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to BOB 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 0.1349, compared to 0.1333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 BOB (High: 0.1359 / Low: 0.1338). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.1336 / Low: 0.1332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1355) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-2.87%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1355

2019 Avg (February) 0.1395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1354	0.1347	0.1351
February	0.1361	0.1352	0.1355
March	0.1359	0.1338	0.1353
April	0.1359	0.1340	0.1352
May	0.1349	0.1337	0.1343
June	0.1343	0.1335	0.1339
July	0.1340	0.1330	0.1334
August	0.1335	0.1329	0.1332
September	0.1336	0.1332	0.1334
October	0.1336	0.1332	0.1334
November	0.1337	0.1330	0.1332
December	0.1339	0.1326	0.1332