YEARLY HIGH
0.2905 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2699 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2796 TOP

2020 SBD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.2699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2773 to the December average rate of 0.2840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2905 was up 1.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2860, 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 1,453 TOP
2019 Average 1,397 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,349 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.15 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2864
0.2710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to TOP 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 0.2787, compared to 0.2806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0179 TOP (High: 0.2905 / Low: 0.2726). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 TOP (High: 0.2817 / Low: 0.2801).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2837) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+1.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2837
2019 Avg (March) 0.2783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2813 0.2752 0.2773
February 0.2817 0.2801 0.2807
March 0.2905 0.2726 0.2837
April 0.2842 0.2779 0.2810
May 0.2808 0.2746 0.2772
June 0.2749 0.2699 0.2723
July 0.2757 0.2729 0.2740
August 0.2772 0.2742 0.2762
September 0.2842 0.2738 0.2793
October 0.2877 0.2820 0.2849
November 0.2883 0.2835 0.2851
December 0.2854 0.2829 0.2840