YEARLY HIGH
13.7091 HTG
YEARLY LOW
7.6958 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4077 HTG

2020 SBD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 13.7091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 7.6958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0134 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8606 to the December average rate of 8.6970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.7091 was up 14.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.9647, 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 68,546 HTG
2019 Average 55,043 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 38,479 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,066.78 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.1325
7.2400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to HTG 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 12.0689, compared to 10.7465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.5574 HTG (High: 12.2622 / Low: 10.7048). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3015 HTG (High: 13.6943 / Low: 13.3928).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5574
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.3947 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 13.2091) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.5939), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6151 (+13.93%).

2020 Avg (September) 13.2091
2019 Avg (September) 11.5939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1505 11.4469 11.8606
February 12.2622 10.7048 11.8395
March 11.5427 10.7048 11.3815
April 11.7829 11.3297 11.5983
May 13.1155 12.6148 12.7715
June 13.1904 12.7666 12.9621
July 13.5097 13.0729 13.2468
August 13.6943 13.3928 13.5581
September 13.7091 12.8868 13.2091
October 8.2742 7.6958 7.8144
November 8.2228 7.7541 7.9539
December 9.0821 8.1162 8.6970