YEARLY HIGH
246.6729 CDF
YEARLY LOW
184.3250 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.8802 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,233,365 CDF
2019 Average 1,007,807 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 921,625 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,739.58 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

247.6262
199.6415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.7376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±62.3479
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 243.0778
2019 Avg (December) 202.5918

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