YEARLY HIGH
2.2003 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.8740 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0340 XPF

2020 GMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.2003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.8740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3262 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0999 to the December average rate of 1.8940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2003 was up 1.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1781, 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 11,001 XPF
2019 Average 10,638 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 9,370 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,631.17 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1791
1.8681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to XPF 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 2.1156, compared to 1.9524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1453 XPF (High: 2.2003 / Low: 2.0550). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 XPF (High: 1.9750 / Low: 1.9439).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1453
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.1167) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-0.55%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.1167
2019 Avg (March) 2.1284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1199 2.0754 2.0999
February 2.1745 2.1049 2.1422
March 2.2003 2.0550 2.1167
April 2.1716 2.1295 2.1532
May 2.1617 2.0841 2.1262
June 2.0827 2.0351 2.0551
July 2.0591 1.9401 2.0126
August 1.9631 1.9283 1.9467
September 1.9826 1.9322 1.9558
October 1.9750 1.9439 1.9593
November 1.9807 1.9261 1.9458
December 1.9103 1.8740 1.8940