2020 SBD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2681.5926 STD

YEARLY LOW

2537.4377 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2613.8554 STD

2020 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2681.5926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 2537.4377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.1550 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2603.2822 to the December average rate of 2570.7921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2681.5926 was up 0.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 2656.2239, 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 13,407,963 STD

2019 Average 12,994,723 STD

Yearly Trough Low 12,687,188 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 720,774.89 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2680.8767

2546.1798

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to STD 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 2645.8353, compared to 2581.8756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 63.9596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2645.8353

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2581.8756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 99.3595 STD (High: 2681.5926 / Low: 2582.2332). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.3653 STD (High: 2649.3051 / Low: 2634.9398).

March Spread (Volatile) ±99.3595

June Spread (Stable) ±14.3653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 62.0202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -62.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2669.6520) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2589.9467), the exchange rate shifted by +79.7053 (+3.08%).

2020 Avg (March) 2669.6520

2019 Avg (March) 2589.9467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2643.2559	2586.5760	2603.2822
February	2681.4466	2607.7420	2658.2292
March	2681.5926	2582.2332	2669.6520
April	2666.6382	2644.5125	2653.0638
May	2667.0843	2630.7280	2648.5841
June	2649.3051	2634.9398	2642.2003
July	2634.7158	2590.6527	2619.4247
August	2597.0687	2537.4377	2557.4045
September	2583.8354	2537.4377	2562.7495
October	2599.2908	2575.2186	2584.6054
November	2613.9269	2581.6968	2596.2775
December	2606.4946	2541.6007	2570.7921