YEARLY HIGH
1.3156 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1561 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2461 SBD

2020 HRK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HRK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1.3156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.1561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1595 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2354 to the December average rate of 1.2981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3156 was up 3.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,578 SBD
2019 Average 6,188 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,780 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.52 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3121
1.1787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 1.2139, compared to 1.2783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1192 SBD (High: 1.2753 / Low: 1.1561). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 SBD (High: 1.3156 / Low: 1.2936).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.3010) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+5.70%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.3010
2019 Avg (August) 1.2308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2508 1.2163 1.2354
February 1.2322 1.1907 1.2088
March 1.2753 1.1561 1.2101
April 1.1988 1.1755 1.1898
May 1.2195 1.1799 1.1994
June 1.2502 1.2242 1.2399
July 1.3067 1.2406 1.2664
August 1.3156 1.2936 1.3010
September 1.3094 1.2540 1.2784
October 1.2713 1.2441 1.2619
November 1.2747 1.2417 1.2641
December 1.3133 1.2832 1.2981