YEARLY HIGH
0.2072 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2026 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2056 GMD

2020 YER to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.2072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.2026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2044 to the December average rate of 0.2068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2072 was up 0.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,036 GMD
2019 Average 1,001 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,013 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.44 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2073
0.2031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2044, compared to 0.2068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 GMD (High: 0.2059 / Low: 0.2041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GMD (High: 0.2069 / Low: 0.2067).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2068) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2068
2019 Avg (December) 0.2051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2052 0.2041 0.2044
February 0.2043 0.2031 0.2038
March 0.2039 0.2026 0.2034
April 0.2043 0.2033 0.2037
May 0.2059 0.2041 0.2051
June 0.2066 0.2057 0.2061
July 0.2070 0.2060 0.2067
August 0.2072 0.2069 0.2070
September 0.2072 0.2065 0.2068
October 0.2069 0.2067 0.2067
November 0.2070 0.2067 0.2068
December 0.2072 0.2066 0.2068