YEARLY HIGH
3.9550 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.4975 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7987 SBD

2020 FJD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.9550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 3.4975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4575 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8237 to the December average rate of 3.9101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9550 was down 12.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.5018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,775 SBD
2019 Average 19,029 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 17,487 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,287.70 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.9368
3.6173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.7367, compared to 3.8607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3600 SBD (High: 3.8574 / Low: 3.4975). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 SBD (High: 3.9019 / Low: 3.8436).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3600
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.9101) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.8228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0874 (+2.29%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.9101
2019 Avg (December) 3.8228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8720 3.7656 3.8237
February 3.7826 3.7081 3.7481
March 3.8574 3.4975 3.6439
April 3.7305 3.6067 3.6579
May 3.7639 3.6617 3.7169
June 3.8702 3.7944 3.8295
July 3.9019 3.8436 3.8753
August 3.9318 3.8577 3.8800
September 3.9343 3.7801 3.8520
October 3.8547 3.7752 3.8075
November 3.8872 3.7758 3.8391
December 3.9550 3.8659 3.9101