YEARLY HIGH
9.2782 INR
YEARLY LOW
8.5223 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0057 INR

2020 SBD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 9.2782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 8.5223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7559 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6051 to the December average rate of 9.1596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.2782 was up 3.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9580, 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 46,391 INR
2019 Average 42,932 INR
Yearly Trough Low 42,611 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,779.52 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.2559
8.5460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to INR 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 8.9384, compared to 9.0731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6748 INR (High: 9.2725 / Low: 8.5976). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1118 INR (High: 9.2257 / Low: 9.1140).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6748
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0835 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 9.1967) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.6395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5572 (+6.45%).

2020 Avg (November) 9.1967
2019 Avg (November) 8.6395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7103 8.5223 8.6051
February 8.7439 8.6007 8.6732
March 9.2725 8.5976 9.0023
April 9.2709 9.0372 9.1701
May 9.2193 9.0177 9.0942
June 9.1736 9.0040 9.0857
July 9.0790 8.9267 9.0022
August 9.1299 8.8474 9.0337
September 9.0559 8.8379 8.9885
October 9.2289 8.9565 9.0576
November 9.2782 9.1283 9.1967
December 9.2257 9.1140 9.1596