2020 XDR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1802 GBP

YEARLY LOW

1.0424 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0857 GBP

2020 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.1802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.0424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1377 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0554 to the December average rate of 1.0697, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1802 was up 3.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1444, 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 5,901 GBP

2019 Average 5,421 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 5,212 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 688.68 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1156

1.0499

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GBP 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 1.0887, compared to 1.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0887

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1205 GBP (High: 1.1802 / Low: 1.0597). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 GBP (High: 1.0964 / Low: 1.0767).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1205

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1101) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+4.79%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1101

2019 Avg (March) 1.0593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0628	1.0424	1.0554
February	1.0699	1.0424	1.0560
March	1.1802	1.0597	1.1101
April	1.1148	1.0832	1.0988
May	1.1247	1.0967	1.1094
June	1.1198	1.0839	1.1025
July	1.1061	1.0728	1.0970
August	1.0818	1.0597	1.0745
September	1.1089	1.0609	1.0908
October	1.0964	1.0767	1.0886
November	1.0924	1.0648	1.0755
December	1.0884	1.0549	1.0697