YEARLY HIGH
0.1015 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0603 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0821 SCR

2020 GYD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0654 to the December average rate of 0.1013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1015 was up 50.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0674, 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 508 SCR
2019 Average 327 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 302 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.17 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1049
0.0618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to SCR 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 0.0736, compared to 0.0905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0182 SCR (High: 0.0838 / Low: 0.0656). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.0861 / Low: 0.0856).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1013) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+54.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1013
2019 Avg (December) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0659 0.0614 0.0654
February 0.0660 0.0637 0.0654
March 0.0683 0.0603 0.0654
April 0.0838 0.0656 0.0783
May 0.0866 0.0769 0.0832
June 0.0850 0.0805 0.0840
July 0.0857 0.0841 0.0844
August 0.0886 0.0850 0.0854
September 0.0861 0.0856 0.0859
October 0.0924 0.0860 0.0884
November 0.0995 0.0924 0.0974
December 0.1015 0.0993 0.1013