YEARLY HIGH
10.5972 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.1790 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3619 KGS

2020 SBD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 10.5972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 8.1790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4182 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4037 to the December average rate of 10.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.5972 was up 23.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.6120, 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 52,986 KGS
2019 Average 42,180 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 40,895 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,091.05 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.6043
8.2036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KGS 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 8.8934, compared to 9.8305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5373 KGS (High: 9.7163 / Low: 8.1790). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 KGS (High: 8.4932 / Low: 8.4265).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5373
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3658 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 10.4043) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.4215), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9827 (+23.54%).

2020 Avg (November) 10.4043
2019 Avg (November) 8.4215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5400 8.3499 8.4037
February 8.4932 8.4265 8.4600
March 9.7163 8.1790 8.8154
April 10.2255 8.9975 9.5551
May 9.5426 8.7971 9.1893
June 9.0490 8.8100 8.9370
July 9.3720 9.1726 9.2993
August 9.4491 9.2880 9.3791
September 9.7453 9.4347 9.6380
October 10.0545 9.7125 9.8777
November 10.5972 10.1227 10.4043
December 10.5748 10.0380 10.3843