YEARLY HIGH
0.2107 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1623 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1765 AUD

2020 SBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1759 to the December average rate of 0.1650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2107 was up 14.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,054 AUD
2019 Average 877 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 812 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.96 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1977
0.1620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AUD 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 0.1836, compared to 0.1694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0328 AUD (High: 0.2107 / Low: 0.1779). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 AUD (High: 0.1734 / Low: 0.1683).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1947) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+12.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1947
2019 Avg (March) 0.1737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1808 0.1715 0.1759
February 0.1861 0.1793 0.1819
March 0.2107 0.1779 0.1947
April 0.2011 0.1832 0.1910
May 0.1895 0.1799 0.1844
June 0.1765 0.1708 0.1739
July 0.1734 0.1683 0.1711
August 0.1707 0.1640 0.1682
September 0.1747 0.1640 0.1692
October 0.1760 0.1698 0.1727
November 0.1768 0.1685 0.1702
December 0.1686 0.1623 0.1650