YEARLY HIGH
11.5324 SOS
YEARLY LOW
11.1344 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2871 SOS

2020 GMD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 11.5324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 11.1344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3980 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3390 to the December average rate of 11.2246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.5324 was down 2.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.8721, 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 57,662 SOS
2019 Average 57,882 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 55,672 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,989.84 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.4608
11.1591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SOS 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 11.3571, compared to 11.2172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2351 SOS (High: 11.5324 / Low: 11.2973). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0907 SOS (High: 11.2657 / Low: 11.1750).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2351
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0907

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 0.0796 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 11.3853) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.6889), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3036 (-2.60%).

2020 Avg (April) 11.3853
2019 Avg (April) 11.6889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4677 11.2732 11.3390
February 11.5019 11.3172 11.4175
March 11.5226 11.3560 11.4357
April 11.5324 11.2973 11.3853
May 11.3945 11.2403 11.3057
June 11.3204 11.2091 11.2593
July 11.3006 11.1785 11.2203
August 11.2838 11.1344 11.1842
September 11.2947 11.1587 11.2212
October 11.2850 11.1590 11.2270
November 11.2657 11.1750 11.2256
December 11.2850 11.1835 11.2246