YEARLY HIGH
41.4704 SOS
YEARLY LOW
30.3508 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4820 SOS

2020 NAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 41.4704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 30.3508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1196 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4273 to the December average rate of 39.0648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.4704 was down 5.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.6725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,352 SOS
2019 Average 200,570 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 151,754 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,597.84 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.3396
30.3921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to SOS 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 35.2752, compared to 35.6888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.6888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.8344 SOS (High: 38.1169 / Low: 32.2825). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3097 SOS (High: 35.2977 / Low: 33.9880).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8344
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.8062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 40.4273) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.8039), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3766 (-3.29%).

2020 Avg (January) 40.4273
2019 Avg (January) 41.8039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4704 39.4187 40.4273
February 39.6482 38.1169 38.9154
March 38.1169 32.2825 35.1106
April 32.4412 30.3508 31.3044
May 33.3159 30.9477 31.9503
June 34.9013 33.1911 33.9434
July 35.2977 33.9880 34.6815
August 35.2959 32.7901 33.4209
September 35.9692 33.3301 34.5867
October 35.9166 31.9269 34.9867
November 38.2045 35.5988 37.3922
December 40.1513 37.8508 39.0648