YEARLY HIGH
17.7515 KPW
YEARLY LOW
17.3511 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4849 KPW

2020 GMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 17.7515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 17.3511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4004 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5851 to the December average rate of 17.3884, 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 17.7515 was down 2.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.2806, 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 88,757 KPW
2019 Average 89,844 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 86,755 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,002.05 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.7042
17.3389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KPW 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 17.5854, compared to 17.3845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.1537 KPW (High: 17.6125 / Low: 17.4588). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 KPW (High: 17.3913 / Low: 17.3745).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1537
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.1222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 17.6738) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.1381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4643 (-2.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 17.6738
2019 Avg (March) 18.1381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6125 17.5200 17.5851
February 17.6991 17.5953 17.6369
March 17.7515 17.6350 17.6738
April 17.6817 17.6022 17.6477
May 17.6125 17.4588 17.5255
June 17.4757 17.4048 17.4432
July 17.4520 17.3678 17.3899
August 17.3745 17.3511 17.3693
September 17.4081 17.3511 17.3855
October 17.3913 17.3745 17.3890
November 17.3913 17.3745 17.3849
December 17.3913 17.3745 17.3884