YEARLY HIGH
0.1053 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0903 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0947 GBP

2020 SBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.0903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0923 to the December average rate of 0.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1053 was up 3.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1022, 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 527 GBP
2019 Average 478 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 451 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.28 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0983
0.0916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GBP 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 0.0957, compared to 0.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0140 GBP (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.0913). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0941).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0978) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+4.64%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0978
2019 Avg (March) 0.0934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0943 0.0909 0.0923
February 0.0945 0.0916 0.0934
March 0.1053 0.0913 0.0978
April 0.0987 0.0953 0.0969
May 0.0988 0.0964 0.0977
June 0.0974 0.0941 0.0958
July 0.0962 0.0925 0.0949
August 0.0932 0.0905 0.0922
September 0.0965 0.0903 0.0944
October 0.0957 0.0941 0.0949
November 0.0959 0.0930 0.0938
December 0.0939 0.0914 0.0925