YEARLY HIGH
43.5649 SDG
YEARLY LOW
34.2857 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4047 SDG

2020 CAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 43.5649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 34.2857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2792 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6454 to the December average rate of 43.1545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 43.5649 was up 19.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.4083, 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 217,824 SDG
2019 Average 173,013 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 171,429 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,395.82 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

44.0054
33.7945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SDG 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 38.8316, compared to 41.9778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.8316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 4.0214 SDG (High: 40.8377 / Low: 36.8162). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6598 SDG (High: 42.1544 / Low: 41.4946).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.0214
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6598

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3250 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 43.1545) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.2675), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8869 (+25.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 43.1545
2019 Avg (December) 34.2675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.9780 34.2857 34.6454
February 40.8377 36.8162 39.0118
March 41.3021 38.1363 39.6698
April 39.8570 38.7965 39.3447
May 40.2203 38.7703 39.5345
June 41.3396 40.4033 40.7832
July 41.4549 40.6274 40.9434
August 42.4116 41.2334 41.7748
September 42.3844 41.3067 41.8501
October 42.1544 41.4946 41.8514
November 42.5907 41.3650 42.2924
December 43.5649 42.7539 43.1545