YEARLY HIGH
0.7209 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7178 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7202 XCD

2020 SAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.7209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.7178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7204 to the December average rate of 0.7204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7209 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,604 XCD
2019 Average 3,603 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,589 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.25 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7208
0.7186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XCD 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 0.7198, compared to 0.7205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0026 XCD (High: 0.7204 / Low: 0.7178). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.7207 / Low: 0.7205).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.7206) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.7206
2019 Avg (August) 0.7205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7205 0.7203 0.7204
February 0.7207 0.7201 0.7204
March 0.7204 0.7178 0.7197
April 0.7201 0.7180 0.7187
May 0.7197 0.7190 0.7194
June 0.7205 0.7197 0.7202
July 0.7207 0.7202 0.7205
August 0.7209 0.7204 0.7206
September 0.7206 0.7205 0.7205
October 0.7207 0.7201 0.7205
November 0.7207 0.7205 0.7206
December 0.7205 0.7201 0.7204