YEARLY HIGH
19.0099 MGA
YEARLY LOW
17.3254 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2224 MGA

2020 GYD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 19.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 17.3254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6846 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6232 to the December average rate of 18.2444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.0099 was up 4.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.1245, 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 95,050 MGA
2019 Average 86,948 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 86,627 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,422.76 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.8638
17.5104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to MGA 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 17.9573, compared to 18.4875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.9566 MGA (High: 19.0099 / Low: 18.0533). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2057 MGA (High: 18.3014 / Low: 18.0957).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9566
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5067 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 18.7511) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.6761), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0750 (+6.08%).

2020 Avg (November) 18.7511
2019 Avg (November) 17.6761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8364 17.3254 17.6232
February 17.8772 17.3832 17.7376
March 18.0922 17.4873 17.8194
April 18.2689 17.9255 18.0521
May 18.3014 18.0957 18.2151
June 18.5370 17.8892 18.2962
July 18.5168 18.1490 18.3823
August 18.4313 18.1307 18.3521
September 18.6289 18.3491 18.4662
October 18.9998 18.6056 18.7293
November 19.0099 18.0533 18.7511
December 18.6768 17.7275 18.2444