YEARLY HIGH
3.5624 UAH
YEARLY LOW
2.8500 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2776 UAH

2020 SBD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 3.5624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.8500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7124 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9184 to the December average rate of 3.5028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5624 was up 1.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.5058, 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 17,812 UAH
2019 Average 15,746 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 14,250 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,562.12 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.5670
2.8594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to UAH 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 3.1314, compared to 3.4237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5016 UAH (High: 3.4249 / Low: 2.9232). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 UAH (High: 3.2178 / Low: 3.1797).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5016
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 3.5080) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5680 (+19.32%).

2020 Avg (November) 3.5080
2019 Avg (November) 2.9400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0296 2.8500 2.9184
February 3.0296 2.9575 2.9784
March 3.4249 2.9232 3.2028
April 3.3371 3.2400 3.2701
May 3.2610 3.1767 3.2185
June 3.2178 3.1797 3.2005
July 3.3596 3.1886 3.2843
August 3.3752 3.2870 3.3330
September 3.4744 3.3389 3.4253
October 3.5202 3.4667 3.4891
November 3.5624 3.4646 3.5080
December 3.5566 3.4406 3.5028