YEARLY HIGH
1538.9572 STD
YEARLY LOW
1155.0913 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1313.2771 STD

2020 NAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1538.9572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1155.0913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 383.8659 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1502.0182 to the December average rate of 1389.9581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1538.9572 was down 2.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 1582.2738, 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 7,694,786 STD
2019 Average 7,370,738 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,775,457 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,919,329.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1533.3154
1157.7497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1331.6357, compared to 1294.9186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.7171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1331.6357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1294.9186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 205.4022 STD (High: 1438.5370 / Low: 1233.1348). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.1925 STD (High: 1316.7033 / Low: 1282.5108).

March Spread (Volatile) ±205.4022
July Spread (Stable) ±34.1925

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 143.4732 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -143.4732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1502.0182) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1516.4150), the exchange rate shifted by -14.3968 (-0.95%).

2020 Avg (January) 1502.0182
2019 Avg (January) 1516.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1538.9572 1458.7815 1502.0182
February 1485.0352 1431.9982 1465.3563
March 1438.5370 1233.1348 1332.5200
April 1232.4482 1155.0913 1189.0468
May 1267.9900 1178.5512 1213.4519
June 1329.1348 1261.4615 1287.4207
July 1316.7033 1282.5108 1301.6794
August 1291.1137 1200.2040 1217.6182
September 1283.6205 1208.8395 1248.1334
October 1294.5089 1161.6629 1263.9312
November 1370.7461 1290.0646 1348.1910
December 1409.5644 1361.1556 1389.9581