YEARLY HIGH
0.0146 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0140 XDR

2020 GMD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0146 was down 0.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0146, 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 73 XDR
2019 Average 72 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 67 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.00 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0145
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to XDR 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 0.0142, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0141). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0136).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0143) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.91%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0143
2019 Avg (March) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0142 0.0141 0.0142
February 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
March 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
April 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
May 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
June 0.0142 0.0140 0.0140
July 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
August 0.0137 0.0136 0.0137
September 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
October 0.0137 0.0136 0.0137
November 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
December 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134