YEARLY HIGH
7967.2882 IRR
YEARLY LOW
4930.2159 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5123.7537 IRR

2020 SBD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 7967.2882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 4930.2159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3037.0723 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5083.9537 to the December average rate of 5235.8419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7967.2882 was up 49.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 5316.6318, 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 39,836,441 IRR
2019 Average 25,705,192 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 24,651,079 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,185,361.55 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5254.4435
5031.2250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to IRR 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 5074.4355, compared to 5173.0720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 98.6365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5074.4355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5173.0720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 2937.1498 IRR (High: 7967.2882 / Low: 5030.1384). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.0179 IRR (High: 5058.8317 / Low: 5034.8138).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2937.1498
June Spread (Stable) ±24.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 54.3031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -54.3031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5154.3031) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5109.1777), the exchange rate shifted by +45.1255 (+0.88%).

2020 Avg (July) 5154.3031
2019 Avg (July) 5109.1777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5161.8960 5051.3835 5083.9537
February 5119.6425 5092.5303 5101.8604
March 5108.4211 4930.2159 5087.1376
April 5076.6024 5049.4421 5065.1579
May 5095.8351 5023.3588 5058.6767
June 5058.8317 5034.8138 5049.8266
July 7967.2882 5030.1384 5154.3031
August 5118.5832 5092.7619 5100.0001
September 5177.5460 5094.0232 5147.0626
October 5210.4750 5155.7141 5183.9150
November 5261.7773 5196.8990 5217.3092
December 5261.7773 5209.4520 5235.8419