YEARLY HIGH
22134.7693 STD
YEARLY LOW
20389.9975 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21519.7478 STD

2020 CUC to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CUC to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 22134.7693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 20389.9975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1744.7719 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21560.7900 to the December average rate of 20674.2762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22134.7693 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 21560.7900, 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 110,673,847 STD
2019 Average 106,559,706 STD
Yearly Trough Low 101,949,987 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,723,859.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22245.9038
20531.4010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUC to STD 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 21956.9463, compared to 21082.5494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 874.3969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21956.9463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21082.5494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 619.7767 STD (High: 22000.6197 / Low: 21380.8430). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 21560.7900 / Low: 21560.7900).

July Spread (Volatile) ±619.7767
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 683.3299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -683.3299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 22103.0285) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21050.5996), the exchange rate shifted by +1052.4289 (+5.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 22103.0285
2019 Avg (March) 21050.5996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21560.7900 21560.7900 21560.7900
February 22052.7723 21560.7900 21939.6729
March 22134.7693 22052.7723 22103.0285
April 22134.7693 22050.6931 22053.9808
May 22050.6931 22050.3465 22050.4807
June 22050.3465 22000.6197 22033.7247
July 22000.6197 21380.8430 21796.3967
August 21380.8430 20973.3660 21113.0668
September 21033.8120 20833.1608 20964.2660
October 21031.9060 20919.2632 20992.9120
November 21040.9530 20900.5442 20954.3788
December 20900.5442 20389.9975 20674.2762