YEARLY HIGH
1.2354 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1607 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1932 SBD

2020 CNY to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.2354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1.1607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1961 to the December average rate of 1.2296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2354 was up 0.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,884 SBD
2019 Average 29,682 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 29,018 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,866.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2354
1.1663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1799, compared to 1.2065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0660 SBD (High: 1.2267 / Low: 1.1607). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 SBD (High: 1.1817 / Low: 1.1716).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.2296) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0481 (+4.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.2296
2019 Avg (December) 1.1816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2139 1.1890 1.1961
February 1.1919 1.1710 1.1798
March 1.2267 1.1607 1.1784
April 1.1835 1.1691 1.1756
May 1.1802 1.1629 1.1720
June 1.1817 1.1716 1.1775
July 1.1966 1.1756 1.1869
August 1.2069 1.1793 1.1913
September 1.2105 1.1899 1.2006
October 1.2162 1.1978 1.2080
November 1.2331 1.2058 1.2224
December 1.2354 1.2224 1.2296