YEARLY HIGH
0.0898 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0867 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0886 GMD

2020 SOS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0882 to the December average rate of 0.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0898 was up 1.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 449 GMD
2019 Average 432 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 434 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.50 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0896
0.0873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0881, compared to 0.0891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0018 GMD (High: 0.0885 / Low: 0.0867). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GMD (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0888).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0894) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+3.10%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0894
2019 Avg (August) 0.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0887 0.0872 0.0882
February 0.0884 0.0869 0.0876
March 0.0881 0.0868 0.0874
April 0.0885 0.0867 0.0878
May 0.0890 0.0878 0.0885
June 0.0892 0.0883 0.0888
July 0.0895 0.0885 0.0891
August 0.0898 0.0886 0.0894
September 0.0896 0.0885 0.0891
October 0.0896 0.0886 0.0891
November 0.0895 0.0888 0.0891
December 0.0894 0.0886 0.0891