YEARLY HIGH
0.1299 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0729 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0910 SBD

2020 HTG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.1299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0570 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0843 to the December average rate of 0.1151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1299 was up 21.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 650 SBD
2019 Average 456 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 365 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.99 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1334
0.0683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0831, compared to 0.0990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0131 SBD (High: 0.1232 / Low: 0.1101). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.0747 / Low: 0.0730).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.1280) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+48.71%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.1280
2019 Avg (October) 0.0861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0874 0.0823 0.0843
February 0.0934 0.0816 0.0846
March 0.0934 0.0866 0.0879
April 0.0883 0.0849 0.0862
May 0.0793 0.0762 0.0783
June 0.0783 0.0758 0.0772
July 0.0765 0.0740 0.0755
August 0.0747 0.0730 0.0738
September 0.0776 0.0729 0.0757
October 0.1299 0.1209 0.1280
November 0.1290 0.1216 0.1258
December 0.1232 0.1101 0.1151