YEARLY HIGH
8.9809 KZT
YEARLY LOW
7.3298 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0418 KZT

2020 GMD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 8.9809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 7.3298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6511 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4103 to the December average rate of 8.1327, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.9809 was up 14.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.8238, 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 44,905 KZT
2019 Average 38,234 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 36,649 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,255.55 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.6042
7.2970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KZT 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 7.9153, compared to 8.1684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5654 KZT (High: 8.9809 / Low: 7.4155). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0854 KZT (High: 7.4536 / Low: 7.3681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5654
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3522 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8.2216) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.6237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5978 (+7.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 8.2216
2019 Avg (March) 7.6237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5100 7.3298 7.4103
February 7.4536 7.3681 7.4059
March 8.9809 7.4155 8.2216
April 8.8344 8.3323 8.4952
May 8.3664 7.9958 8.1556
June 7.9167 7.7058 7.8033
July 8.1461 7.8702 7.9768
August 8.1543 8.0615 8.1050
September 8.3673 8.0747 8.2090
October 8.3721 8.2560 8.3020
November 8.4137 8.1794 8.2848
December 8.2280 8.0985 8.1327