YEARLY HIGH
74.7468 GMD
YEARLY LOW
68.5903 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.7075 GMD

2020 XDR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 74.7468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 68.5903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1565 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.6275 to the December average rate of 74.4543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 74.7468 was up 5.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 71.0847, 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 373,734 GMD
2019 Average 346,629 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 342,951 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,782.75 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

74.9447
69.0601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GMD 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 70.1940, compared to 73.2210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.2210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5518 GMD (High: 71.1421 / Low: 68.5903). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3017 GMD (High: 73.2691 / Low: 72.9674).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5518
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7497 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 74.4543) against the same month in 2019 (average: 70.7883), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6660 (+5.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 74.4543
2019 Avg (December) 70.7883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.9461 70.2821 70.6275
February 70.4114 69.2412 69.8779
March 71.1421 68.5903 69.8708
April 69.8990 69.1384 69.5504
May 70.5213 69.6273 70.0537
June 71.4922 70.6503 71.1835
July 73.0262 70.9966 71.9118
August 73.5152 72.9168 73.1464
September 73.6358 72.6322 73.1126
October 73.2691 72.9674 73.1197
November 73.9461 73.0114 73.5812
December 74.7468 73.9704 74.4543