YEARLY HIGH
1.0584 SLL
YEARLY LOW
0.7801 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9588 SLL

2020 GNF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GNF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.0584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2783 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7895 to the December average rate of 1.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0584 was up 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GNF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,292 SLL
2019 Average 4,337 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 3,900 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,391.48 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0560
0.7653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to SLL 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 0.8990, compared to 1.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2321 SLL (High: 1.0287 / Low: 0.7966). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 SLL (High: 1.0244 / Low: 1.0169).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2321
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.0295) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2336 (+29.36%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.0295
2019 Avg (November) 0.7959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7966 0.7801 0.7895
February 0.8075 0.7858 0.8004
March 0.8078 0.7923 0.8022
April 1.0287 0.7966 0.9503
May 1.0454 1.0194 1.0317
June 1.0320 1.0089 1.0199
July 1.0197 1.0094 1.0142
August 1.0244 1.0169 1.0210
September 1.0269 1.0018 1.0163
October 1.0220 1.0020 1.0118
November 1.0584 1.0164 1.0295
December 1.0318 1.0084 1.0185