YEARLY HIGH
0.2681 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2147 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2591 SDG

2020 GYD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.2681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0534 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2169 to the December average rate of 0.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2681 was up 17.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,341 SDG
2019 Average 1,099 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,074 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.99 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2693
0.2122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.2538, compared to 0.2644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0280 SDG (High: 0.2622 / Low: 0.2342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SDG (High: 0.2646 / Low: 0.2640).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2645) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0363 (+15.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2645
2019 Avg (March) 0.2282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2347 0.2147 0.2169
February 0.2622 0.2342 0.2481
March 0.2681 0.2618 0.2645
April 0.2672 0.2635 0.2645
May 0.2661 0.2639 0.2645
June 0.2648 0.2636 0.2644
July 0.2651 0.2640 0.2645
August 0.2655 0.2639 0.2645
September 0.2650 0.2642 0.2646
October 0.2646 0.2640 0.2643
November 0.2649 0.2640 0.2645
December 0.2647 0.2632 0.2641