YEARLY HIGH
6.4056 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.6969 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1411 SBD

2020 CAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 6.4056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 5.6969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7087 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3329 to the December average rate of 6.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.4056 was up 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.3854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,028 SBD
2019 Average 30,906 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,485 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,543.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.3747
5.8726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SBD 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 6.0847, compared to 6.1974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6873 SBD (High: 6.3842 / Low: 5.6969). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 SBD (High: 6.2458 / Low: 6.1625).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6873
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2686 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6.3329) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.0960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2368 (+3.89%).

2020 Avg (January) 6.3329
2019 Avg (January) 6.0960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4056 6.2422 6.3329
February 6.2458 6.1625 6.2137
March 6.3842 5.6969 5.9451
April 6.0024 5.8209 5.9145
May 6.0608 5.8148 5.9507
June 6.2351 6.0930 6.1516
July 6.2073 6.1073 6.1593
August 6.3392 6.1441 6.2359
September 6.3351 6.0826 6.1899
October 6.2096 6.0692 6.1494
November 6.2284 6.0359 6.1714
December 6.3519 6.2115 6.2787