YEARLY HIGH
0.2128 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1994 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2068 AZN

2020 SBD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.2128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.1994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2056 to the December average rate of 0.2117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2128 was down 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2134, 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 1,064 AZN
2019 Average 1,038 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 997 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.03 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2125
0.2034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AZN 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 0.2052, compared to 0.2085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0071 AZN (High: 0.2064 / Low: 0.1994). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AZN (High: 0.2046 / Low: 0.2036).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.2109) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+2.49%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.2109
2019 Avg (November) 0.2058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2087 0.2042 0.2056
February 0.2070 0.2059 0.2063
March 0.2064 0.1994 0.2056
April 0.2053 0.2042 0.2048
May 0.2059 0.2031 0.2045
June 0.2046 0.2036 0.2042
July 0.2066 0.2034 0.2046
August 0.2070 0.2059 0.2062
September 0.2094 0.2060 0.2081
October 0.2107 0.2085 0.2096
November 0.2128 0.2101 0.2109
December 0.2128 0.2106 0.2117