YEARLY HIGH
0.4977 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.3627 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4173 MXN

2020 GMD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1350 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3674 to the December average rate of 0.3854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4977 was up 23.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4018, 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 2,488 MXN
2019 Average 1,921 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,814 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.89 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4856
0.3567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to MXN 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 0.4233, compared to 0.4114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1171 MXN (High: 0.4977 / Low: 0.3806). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MXN (High: 0.3707 / Low: 0.3634).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1171
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+13.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4386
2019 Avg (March) 0.3881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3707 0.3634 0.3674
February 0.3843 0.3627 0.3693
March 0.4977 0.3806 0.4386
April 0.4961 0.4575 0.4749
May 0.4861 0.4307 0.4568
June 0.4465 0.4167 0.4330
July 0.4411 0.4236 0.4328
August 0.4371 0.4199 0.4276
September 0.4334 0.4038 0.4178
October 0.4220 0.4032 0.4105
November 0.4130 0.3858 0.3940
December 0.3910 0.3821 0.3854