2020 SBD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.6148 JPY

YEARLY LOW

12.4781 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9696 JPY

2020 SBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 13.6148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 12.4781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1367 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1897 to the December average rate of 12.9016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.6148 was down 2.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.9245, 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 68,074 JPY

2019 Average 66,472 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 62,391 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,683.52 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.3652

12.7823

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to JPY 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 13.0459, compared to 12.8933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9966 JPY (High: 13.4748 / Low: 12.4781). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1613 JPY (High: 12.9333 / Low: 12.7721).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9966

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 13.3166) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.6029), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2862 (-2.10%).

2020 Avg (February) 13.3166

2019 Avg (February) 13.6029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5087	13.0027	13.1897
February	13.6148	13.0943	13.3166
March	13.4748	12.4781	13.0047
April	13.1079	12.8004	12.9751
May	12.9333	12.7721	12.8805
June	13.1451	12.7713	12.9087
July	12.9460	12.6934	12.8309
August	12.9428	12.7305	12.8393
September	13.0512	12.7998	12.9108
October	13.0505	12.8444	12.9541
November	13.0632	12.7450	12.9232
December	13.0051	12.7871	12.9016