YEARLY HIGH
3.0671 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.2396 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6088 MXN

2020 SBD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 3.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 2.2396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8275 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2704 to the December average rate of 2.4808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0671 was up 24.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4721, 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 15,336 MXN
2019 Average 11,737 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 11,198 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,137.65 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9776
2.2061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MXN 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 2.6104, compared to 2.6072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7911 MXN (High: 3.0671 / Low: 2.2760). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 MXN (High: 2.2877 / Low: 2.2396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7911
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1387 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.6982) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3292 (+13.90%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.6982
2019 Avg (March) 2.3690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2877 2.2396 2.2704
February 2.3761 2.2506 2.2835
March 3.0671 2.2760 2.6982
April 3.0464 2.8100 2.9133
May 3.0021 2.6593 2.8178
June 2.7662 2.5714 2.6791
July 2.7444 2.6502 2.6919
August 2.7504 2.6316 2.6835
September 2.7485 2.5674 2.6442
October 2.6859 2.5818 2.6156
November 2.6451 2.4896 2.5270
December 2.5182 2.4514 2.4808