YEARLY HIGH
152.7570 KRW
YEARLY LOW
134.3802 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.2476 KRW

2020 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 152.7570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 134.3802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3767 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.7938 to the December average rate of 136.0660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 152.7570 was up 1.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 149.7791, 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 763,785 KRW
2019 Average 710,461 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 671,901 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,883.72 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

148.8186
134.9067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KRW 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 145.3253, compared to 141.1700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.3253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.1700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.7859 KRW (High: 152.7570 / Low: 138.9711). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8922 KRW (High: 145.1002 / Low: 143.2080).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.7859
July Spread (Stable) ±1.8922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 146.9016) against the same month in 2019 (average: 139.3646), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5370 (+5.41%).

2020 Avg (March) 146.9016
2019 Avg (March) 139.3646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.6506 138.9454 140.7938
February 147.3937 142.7100 144.7745
March 152.7570 138.9711 146.9016
April 149.0664 145.4116 147.0898
May 148.7157 146.6173 147.6593
June 146.4588 143.0674 144.7326
July 145.1002 143.2080 144.1133
August 144.9382 142.8323 143.8114
September 146.1137 142.4816 143.9878
October 142.9875 139.0386 140.8814
November 140.8627 136.6502 138.1600
December 138.0610 134.3802 136.0660