YEARLY HIGH
0.5552 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.4618 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5238 UAH

2020 GMD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.5552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0935 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4723 to the December average rate of 0.5442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5552 was down 2.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5712, 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 2,776 UAH
2019 Average 2,578 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 2,309 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.32 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5551
0.4647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to UAH 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 0.5078, compared to 0.5398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0732 UAH (High: 0.5552 / Low: 0.4820). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 UAH (High: 0.5500 / Low: 0.5450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5207) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-3.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5207
2019 Avg (March) 0.5415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4902 0.4618 0.4723
February 0.4902 0.4779 0.4817
March 0.5552 0.4820 0.5207
April 0.5433 0.5275 0.5330
May 0.5276 0.5165 0.5218
June 0.5203 0.5150 0.5173
July 0.5383 0.5176 0.5280
August 0.5362 0.5245 0.5310
September 0.5470 0.5328 0.5413
October 0.5500 0.5450 0.5475
November 0.5525 0.5424 0.5469
December 0.5522 0.5360 0.5442