YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0141 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0152 GBP

2020 GMD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0171 was up 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0166, 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 85 GBP
2019 Average 78 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 71 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.82 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0160
0.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to GBP 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 0.0155, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 GBP (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0147).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0159) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.86%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0159
2019 Avg (March) 0.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0147 0.0149
February 0.0153 0.0148 0.0151
March 0.0171 0.0150 0.0159
April 0.0161 0.0155 0.0158
May 0.0161 0.0157 0.0158
June 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
July 0.0156 0.0147 0.0153
August 0.0148 0.0144 0.0147
September 0.0152 0.0144 0.0149
October 0.0150 0.0147 0.0149
November 0.0150 0.0144 0.0146
December 0.0146 0.0141 0.0144