YEARLY HIGH
2.5999 AWG
YEARLY LOW
2.4265 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5073 AWG

2020 XDR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.5999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 2.4265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1733 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4840 to the December average rate of 2.5893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5999 was up 0.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,999 AWG
2019 Average 12,458 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 12,133 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 866.73 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6027
2.4413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to AWG 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 2.4687, compared to 2.5459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0873 AWG (High: 2.5139 / Low: 2.4265). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 AWG (High: 2.5480 / Low: 2.5373).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0873
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.5893) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1070 (+4.31%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.5893
2019 Avg (December) 2.4823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4921 2.4754 2.4840
February 2.4778 2.4510 2.4649
March 2.5139 2.4265 2.4698
April 2.4661 2.4450 2.4548
May 2.4679 2.4457 2.4555
June 2.4958 2.4693 2.4834
July 2.5376 2.4766 2.5012
August 2.5546 2.5318 2.5411
September 2.5588 2.5263 2.5423
October 2.5480 2.5373 2.5430
November 2.5696 2.5390 2.5584
December 2.5999 2.5729 2.5893