YEARLY HIGH
0.4909 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.4252 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4475 GNF

2020 STD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.4252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4399 to the December average rate of 0.4811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4909 was up 10.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,455 GNF
2019 Average 2,166 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 2,126 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.46 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4863
0.4235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD to GNF 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 0.4323, compared to 0.4626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0211 GNF (High: 0.4909 / Low: 0.4698). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 GNF (High: 0.4685 / Low: 0.4636).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4811) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0414 (+9.42%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4811
2019 Avg (December) 0.4396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4452 0.4360 0.4399
February 0.4418 0.4273 0.4317
March 0.4352 0.4252 0.4288
April 0.4334 0.4269 0.4305
May 0.4336 0.4270 0.4296
June 0.4382 0.4286 0.4336
July 0.4506 0.4379 0.4417
August 0.4606 0.4497 0.4568
September 0.4661 0.4587 0.4627
October 0.4685 0.4636 0.4659
November 0.4706 0.4634 0.4673
December 0.4909 0.4698 0.4811