2020 GMD to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0912 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.8789 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0523 SDG

2020 GMD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.0912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.8789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2123 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8854 to the December average rate of 1.0679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0912 was up 12.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9669, 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 5,456 SDG

2019 Average 4,584 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 4,395 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,061.53 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1050

0.8654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SDG 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 1.0365, compared to 1.0682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1139 SDG (High: 1.0718 / Low: 0.9579). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SDG (High: 1.0696 / Low: 1.0676).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1139

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0850) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1251 (+13.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0850

2019 Avg (March) 0.9599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9579	0.8789	0.8854
February	1.0718	0.9579	1.0155
March	1.0912	1.0718	1.0850
April	1.0864	1.0816	1.0843
May	1.0827	1.0727	1.0771
June	1.0738	1.0685	1.0715
July	1.0724	1.0672	1.0687
August	1.0685	1.0661	1.0674
September	1.0699	1.0652	1.0685
October	1.0691	1.0670	1.0681
November	1.0696	1.0676	1.0684
December	1.0691	1.0667	1.0679