YEARLY HIGH
46.2877 STD
YEARLY LOW
38.9933 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5538 STD

2020 AMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 46.2877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 38.9933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2944 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0239 to the December average rate of 42.4939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 46.2877 was up 0.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.0662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 231,439 STD
2019 Average 221,847 STD
Yearly Trough Low 194,967 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,471.98 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

46.1919
42.1578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 45.4052, compared to 43.7024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.7024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 4.4034 STD (High: 43.3967 / Low: 38.9933). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2339 STD (High: 43.6694 / Low: 43.4355).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4034
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2339

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 45.5684) against the same month in 2019 (average: 43.8027), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7657 (+4.03%).

2020 Avg (May) 45.5684
2019 Avg (May) 43.8027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.1450 44.7825 45.0239
February 46.1431 45.0450 45.8558
March 46.0987 43.9878 45.2973
April 45.9829 43.7364 45.0161
May 46.2877 45.1734 45.5684
June 45.7858 45.5082 45.6698
July 45.6808 44.3939 45.2568
August 44.3939 43.5479 43.8379
September 43.6734 43.2568 43.5290
October 43.6694 43.4355 43.5885
November 43.6882 43.3967 43.5085
December 43.3967 38.9933 42.4939