YEARLY HIGH
0.7381 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6009 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6708 GMD

2020 KGS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.7381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.6009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1371 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7353 to the December average rate of 0.6199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7381 was down 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,690 GMD
2019 Average 3,621 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,005 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.74 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7472
0.6047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GMD 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 0.6954, compared to 0.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0958 GMD (High: 0.7306 / Low: 0.6348). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GMD (High: 0.7381 / Low: 0.7335).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0958
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7353) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7353
2019 Avg (January) 0.7205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7381 0.7335 0.7353
February 0.7342 0.7280 0.7308
March 0.7306 0.6348 0.6991
April 0.6797 0.6009 0.6431
May 0.6995 0.6477 0.6719
June 0.7016 0.6841 0.6924
July 0.6759 0.6618 0.6689
August 0.6760 0.6632 0.6692
September 0.6642 0.6520 0.6566
October 0.6526 0.6369 0.6452
November 0.6328 0.6103 0.6166
December 0.6417 0.6102 0.6199