YEARLY HIGH
10.1483 SYP
YEARLY LOW
9.8632 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9715 SYP

2020 GMD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 10.1483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 9.8632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2851 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0622 to the December average rate of 9.9090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.1483 was down 2.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.4608, 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 50,742 SYP
2019 Average 51,417 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 49,316 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,425.45 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.1318
9.8545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SYP 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 10.0459, compared to 9.8971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.1025 SYP (High: 10.0550 / Low: 9.9525). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 SYP (High: 9.9179 / Low: 9.9020).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1025
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0733 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 10.1087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.3786), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2698 (-2.60%).

2020 Avg (March) 10.1087
2019 Avg (March) 10.3786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0792 10.0263 10.0622
February 10.1286 10.0676 10.0924
March 10.1483 10.0983 10.1087
April 10.1049 10.0338 10.0686
May 10.0550 9.9525 9.9953
June 9.9680 9.9215 9.9482
July 9.9479 9.8799 9.9097
August 9.8958 9.8673 9.8776
September 9.8981 9.8632 9.8813
October 9.9106 9.8817 9.8993
November 9.9130 9.8915 9.9059
December 9.9179 9.9020 9.9090