2020 SBD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2384 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.9883 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0946 MDL

2020 SBD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 2.2384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.9883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2501 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0978 to the December average rate of 2.1380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2384 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2407, 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 11,192 MDL

2019 Average 10,685 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 9,941 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,250.49 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1984

1.9859

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MDL 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 2.1202, compared to 2.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1664 MDL (High: 2.1977 / Low: 2.0313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 MDL (High: 2.0229 / Low: 1.9883).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1664

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0674 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.1807) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+0.72%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.1807

2019 Avg (April) 2.1651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1494	2.0591	2.0978
February	2.1546	2.0851	2.1271
March	2.1977	2.0313	2.1331
April	2.2384	2.1225	2.1807
May	2.1615	2.0944	2.1251
June	2.0888	2.0361	2.0577
July	2.0694	2.0046	2.0369
August	2.0229	1.9883	2.0036
September	2.0704	1.9922	2.0321
October	2.1093	2.0550	2.0821
November	2.1552	2.1005	2.1209
December	2.1617	2.1157	2.1380