2020 PAB to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PAB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PAB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 22134.7693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 20389.9975.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1744.7719 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21560.7900 to the December average rate of 20674.2762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22134.7693 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 21560.7900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PAB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PAB to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21956.9463, compared to 21082.5494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 874.3969 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 619.7767 STD (High: 22000.6197 / Low: 21380.8430). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 21560.7900 / Low: 21560.7900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 683.3299 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 22103.0285) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21050.5996), the exchange rate shifted by +1052.4289 (+5.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21560.7900 | 21560.7900 | 21560.7900 |
| February | 22052.7723 | 21560.7900 | 21939.6729 |
| March | 22134.7693 | 22052.7723 | 22103.0285 |
| April | 22134.7693 | 22050.6931 | 22053.9808 |
| May | 22050.6931 | 22050.3465 | 22050.4807 |
| June | 22050.3465 | 22000.6197 | 22033.7247 |
| July | 22000.6197 | 21380.8430 | 21796.3967 |
| August | 21380.8430 | 20973.3660 | 21113.0668 |
| September | 21033.8120 | 20833.1608 | 20964.2660 |
| October | 21031.9060 | 20919.2632 | 20992.9120 |
| November | 21040.9530 | 20900.5442 | 20954.3788 |
| December | 20900.5442 | 20389.9975 | 20674.2762 |