YEARLY HIGH
55.3750 SDG
YEARLY LOW
45.1000 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.1729 SDG

2020 CUC to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CUC to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 55.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 45.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2750 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3121 to the December average rate of 55.2734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.3750 was up 15.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 47.9538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 276,875 SDG
2019 Average 229,550 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 225,500 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,375.02 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

56.3130
44.3120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUC 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 53.0471, compared to 55.2986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.0471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.2986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 5.7500 SDG (High: 54.7000 / Low: 48.9500). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 SDG (High: 55.3500 / Low: 55.3000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.7500
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 55.3121) against the same month in 2019 (average: 45.1258), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1862 (+22.57%).

2020 Avg (July) 55.3121
2019 Avg (July) 45.1258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.9500 45.1000 45.3121
February 54.7000 48.9500 51.8207
March 55.3500 54.7000 55.2524
April 55.3250 55.2500 55.2983
May 55.3500 55.3000 55.3129
June 55.3250 55.2500 55.2864
July 55.3750 55.2500 55.3121
August 55.3500 55.3000 55.3065
September 55.3250 55.2500 55.3108
October 55.3250 55.2500 55.2790
November 55.3500 55.3000 55.3100
December 55.3250 55.2000 55.2734