2020 USD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 USD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the USD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 10010.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 9400.0000.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 610.0000 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9484.6058 to the December average rate of 9944.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10010.0000 was up 4.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 9562.2472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
USD to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9492.0734, compared to 9748.2467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 256.1733 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 199.0106 GNF (High: 9599.0106 / Low: 9400.0000). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.8973 GNF (High: 9637.8973 / Low: 9615.0000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.8478 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9944.1892) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9479.1761), the exchange rate shifted by +465.0131 (+4.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9599.0106 | 9400.0000 | 9484.6058 |
| February | 9527.6501 | 9412.5000 | 9470.3604 |
| March | 9596.5767 | 9412.5000 | 9476.7547 |
| April | 9556.5464 | 9415.0000 | 9494.0001 |
| May | 9560.6245 | 9416.0803 | 9473.1523 |
| June | 9639.6607 | 9450.0000 | 9553.5672 |
| July | 9637.8973 | 9615.0000 | 9627.3001 |
| August | 9662.9164 | 9615.0000 | 9643.8881 |
| September | 9778.1588 | 9620.0000 | 9701.0020 |
| October | 9800.1544 | 9750.0000 | 9780.5538 |
| November | 9835.2687 | 9750.0000 | 9792.5473 |
| December | 10010.0000 | 9820.0000 | 9944.1892 |