YEARLY HIGH
9.5176 CDF
YEARLY LOW
7.0753 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8495 CDF

2020 GYD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 9.5176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 7.0753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4422 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0749 to the December average rate of 9.3402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.5176 was up 17.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.1024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,588 CDF
2019 Average 39,558 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 35,377 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,211.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.5346
7.9422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to CDF 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 8.3408, compared to 9.3583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.3678 CDF (High: 9.4432 / Low: 7.0753). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 CDF (High: 9.4191 / Low: 9.3796).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.3678
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0645 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 9.3906) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.9480), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4425 (+18.15%).

2020 Avg (August) 9.3906
2019 Avg (August) 7.9480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1236 8.0327 8.0749
February 8.1413 8.0644 8.0949
March 8.2582 8.1060 8.1596
April 8.2683 8.1704 8.2195
May 8.7313 8.2598 8.5423
June 9.1948 8.7235 8.9534
July 9.4246 9.1342 9.3046
August 9.5176 9.3266 9.3906
September 9.4146 9.3671 9.3884
October 9.4078 8.6636 9.3239
November 9.4191 9.3796 9.4019
December 9.4432 7.0753 9.3402