YEARLY HIGH
112.4712 KPW
YEARLY LOW
105.3840 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.3451 KPW

2020 SBD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 112.4712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 105.3840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0872 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.6674 to the December average rate of 111.9144, 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 112.4712 was down 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 112.8351, 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 562,356 KPW
2019 Average 548,804 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 526,920 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,435.85 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

112.3134
107.5256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KPW 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 108.4519, compared to 110.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.4519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.2383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.7396 KPW (High: 109.1236 / Low: 105.3840). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5134 KPW (High: 108.1332 / Low: 107.6198).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7396
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4348 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 111.5121) against the same month in 2019 (average: 108.7985), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7136 (+2.49%).

2020 Avg (November) 111.5121
2019 Avg (November) 108.7985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.3360 107.9700 108.6674
February 109.4330 108.8535 109.0439
March 109.1236 105.3840 108.7036
April 108.5131 107.9325 108.2688
May 108.8572 107.3750 108.1031
June 108.1332 107.6198 107.9246
July 109.2303 107.5199 108.1618
August 109.4104 108.8703 109.0150
September 110.6707 108.8854 110.0194
October 111.3746 110.2041 110.8069
November 112.4712 111.0844 111.5121
December 112.4712 111.3527 111.9144