2020 GMD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 180.0005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 172.9769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0236 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.5827 to the December average rate of 179.4278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 180.0005 was up 1.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 176.7997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
GMD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 174.7970, compared to 177.3430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5460 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 2.6590 LAK (High: 178.2979 / Low: 175.6389). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4885 LAK (High: 179.6117 / Low: 179.1232).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5670 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 178.5935) against the same month in 2019 (average: 173.9631), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6305 (+2.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 174.2552 | 172.9769 | 173.5827 |
| February | 175.2189 | 173.6915 | 174.3629 |
| March | 175.9769 | 173.9587 | 175.0484 |
| April | 176.1297 | 174.7705 | 175.7669 |
| May | 176.0503 | 174.5686 | 175.1999 |
| June | 175.0715 | 174.2506 | 174.8213 |
| July | 175.2859 | 174.5320 | 174.9033 |
| August | 176.4857 | 174.7905 | 175.4981 |
| September | 178.2979 | 175.6389 | 176.4864 |
| October | 180.0005 | 177.8349 | 178.5935 |
| November | 179.4783 | 178.6680 | 179.1488 |
| December | 179.6117 | 179.1232 | 179.4278 |