YEARLY HIGH
180.0005 LAK
YEARLY LOW
172.9769 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.0700 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 900,003 LAK
2019 Average 868,840 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 864,885 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,117.83 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

180.0123
172.9981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.7970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.3430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6590
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (October) 178.5935
2019 Avg (October) 173.9631

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