YEARLY HIGH
0.1250 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1171 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1215 USD

2020 SBD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.1250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.1171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1207 to the December average rate of 0.1243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1250 was down 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1254, 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 625 USD
2019 Average 610 USD
Yearly Trough Low 585 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.37 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1248
0.1195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to USD 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 0.1205, compared to 0.1225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0042 USD (High: 0.1212 / Low: 0.1171). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.1201 / Low: 0.1196).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.1239) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+2.49%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.1239
2019 Avg (November) 0.1209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1226 0.1200 0.1207
February 0.1216 0.1209 0.1212
March 0.1212 0.1171 0.1208
April 0.1206 0.1199 0.1203
May 0.1210 0.1193 0.1201
June 0.1201 0.1196 0.1199
July 0.1214 0.1195 0.1202
August 0.1216 0.1210 0.1211
September 0.1230 0.1210 0.1222
October 0.1237 0.1224 0.1231
November 0.1250 0.1234 0.1239
December 0.1250 0.1237 0.1243