YEARLY HIGH
436.5832 STD
YEARLY LOW
393.8194 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
418.1289 STD

2020 GMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 436.5832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 393.8194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7639 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 421.2774 to the December average rate of 399.4366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 436.5832 was up 0.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 433.8478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,182,916 STD
2019 Average 2,127,234 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,969,097 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,819.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

437.5113
395.9753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to STD 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 429.0243, compared to 407.2335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 429.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 407.2335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 13.9387 STD (High: 426.6166 / Low: 412.6779). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2177 STD (High: 421.9333 / Low: 419.7156).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.9387
January Spread (Stable) ±2.2177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.6892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 434.0500) against the same month in 2019 (average: 424.2419), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8081 (+2.31%).

2020 Avg (March) 434.0500
2019 Avg (March) 424.2419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 421.9333 419.7156 421.2774
February 433.6828 421.5208 429.9447
March 436.5832 432.1108 434.0500
April 434.1570 431.2672 432.4462
May 431.5204 427.7535 429.3831
June 428.1621 425.8734 427.0442
July 426.6166 412.6779 421.1548
August 412.7576 404.8912 407.4656
September 406.7280 402.3788 404.9725
October 406.4136 404.0028 405.6058
November 406.5885 403.4854 404.7656
December 403.8753 393.8194 399.4366