YEARLY HIGH
0.8615 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8095 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8383 CNY

2020 SBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.8615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.8095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0521 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8361 to the December average rate of 0.8133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8615 was down 2.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8808, 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 4,308 CNY
2019 Average 4,213 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,047 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.28 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8572
0.8093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CNY 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 0.8476, compared to 0.8290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0463 CNY (High: 0.8615 / Low: 0.8152). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 CNY (High: 0.8535 / Low: 0.8462).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0463
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8487) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+2.75%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8487
2019 Avg (March) 0.8260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8411 0.8238 0.8361
February 0.8540 0.8390 0.8476
March 0.8615 0.8152 0.8487
April 0.8554 0.8450 0.8506
May 0.8599 0.8473 0.8532
June 0.8535 0.8462 0.8493
July 0.8506 0.8357 0.8425
August 0.8479 0.8286 0.8395
September 0.8404 0.8261 0.8330
October 0.8349 0.8223 0.8278
November 0.8293 0.8110 0.8181
December 0.8180 0.8095 0.8133