2020 SBD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 246.6729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 184.3250.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.3479 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.6402 to the December average rate of 243.0778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 246.6729 was up 19.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 205.7648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SBD to CDF 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 210.0228, compared to 239.7376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7149 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 62.3479 CDF (High: 246.6729 / Low: 184.3250). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3029 CDF (High: 206.1009 / Low: 203.7980).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5496 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 243.0778) against the same month in 2019 (average: 202.5918), the exchange rate shifted by +40.4860 (+19.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 206.8722 | 202.4483 | 203.6402 |
| February | 206.1009 | 203.7980 | 204.8187 |
| March | 207.4384 | 198.7346 | 205.8791 |
| April | 208.4805 | 205.0717 | 206.7058 |
| May | 218.7329 | 209.1367 | 214.5582 |
| June | 230.6614 | 218.2291 | 224.5346 |
| July | 238.7300 | 229.2205 | 233.8527 |
| August | 241.7970 | 236.0680 | 237.8279 |
| September | 241.8311 | 237.2492 | 239.9417 |
| October | 243.0487 | 221.8868 | 240.0983 |
| November | 246.3119 | 242.5700 | 243.6275 |
| December | 246.6729 | 184.3250 | 243.0778 |