YEARLY HIGH
0.1755 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1561 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1629 CAD

2020 SBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1579 to the December average rate of 0.1593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1755 was up 4.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1673, 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 878 CAD
2019 Average 809 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 781 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.10 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1702
0.1568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CAD 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 0.1645, compared to 0.1614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0189 CAD (High: 0.1755 / Low: 0.1566). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 CAD (High: 0.1623 / Low: 0.1601).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1684) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+2.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1684
2019 Avg (March) 0.1645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1602 0.1561 0.1579
February 0.1623 0.1601 0.1609
March 0.1755 0.1566 0.1684
April 0.1718 0.1666 0.1691
May 0.1720 0.1650 0.1681
June 0.1641 0.1604 0.1626
July 0.1637 0.1611 0.1624
August 0.1628 0.1577 0.1604
September 0.1644 0.1579 0.1616
October 0.1648 0.1610 0.1626
November 0.1657 0.1606 0.1620
December 0.1610 0.1574 0.1593