YEARLY HIGH
43.0476 STD
YEARLY LOW
39.7233 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.9267 STD

2020 SYP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 43.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 39.7233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3243 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8675 to the December average rate of 40.3107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 43.0476 was up 2.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 42.0198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215,238 STD
2019 Average 206,887 STD
Yearly Trough Low 198,616 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,621.71 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

43.2233
40.0459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 42.7069, compared to 41.1465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.1465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.1363 STD (High: 42.8885 / Low: 41.7521). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0778 STD (High: 42.9897 / Low: 42.9119).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1363
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0778

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 42.9381) against the same month in 2019 (average: 40.8767), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0614 (+5.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 42.9381
2019 Avg (March) 40.8767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.9711 41.8608 41.8675
February 42.8247 41.8648 42.6005
March 43.0476 42.7848 42.9381
April 43.0203 42.8540 42.9501
May 42.9897 42.9119 42.9585
June 42.9963 42.8073 42.9266
July 42.8885 41.7521 42.4990
August 41.7523 40.9781 41.2514
September 41.1788 40.7249 40.9836
October 41.0905 40.8062 40.9733
November 41.1047 40.7453 40.8611
December 40.7538 39.7233 40.3107