YEARLY HIGH
0.4104 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2470 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3331 SCR

2020 GMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.4104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.2470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1634 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2670 to the December average rate of 0.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 53.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4104 was up 46.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2799, 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 2,052 SCR
2019 Average 1,365 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,235 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816.79 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4238
0.2527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SCR 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 0.3006, compared to 0.3655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0735 SCR (High: 0.3434 / Low: 0.2699). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SCR (High: 0.3475 / Low: 0.3449).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0735
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1426 (+53.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4095
2019 Avg (December) 0.2669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2684 0.2503 0.2670
February 0.2712 0.2603 0.2678
March 0.2770 0.2470 0.2684
April 0.3434 0.2699 0.3211
May 0.3537 0.3124 0.3388
June 0.3448 0.3254 0.3406
July 0.3474 0.3399 0.3412
August 0.3563 0.3436 0.3448
September 0.3475 0.3449 0.3468
October 0.3734 0.3473 0.3573
November 0.4021 0.3733 0.3935
December 0.4104 0.4021 0.4095