YEARLY HIGH
0.3377 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3165 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3283 XCD

2020 SBD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.3377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.3165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3263 to the December average rate of 0.3361, 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 0.3377 was down 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3388, 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 1,689 XCD
2019 Average 1,648 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,582 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.41 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3373
0.3229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XCD 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 0.3257, compared to 0.3310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0112 XCD (High: 0.3277 / Low: 0.3165). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XCD (High: 0.3247 / Low: 0.3232).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.3349) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+2.49%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.3349
2019 Avg (November) 0.3267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3313 0.3242 0.3263
February 0.3286 0.3269 0.3274
March 0.3277 0.3165 0.3264
April 0.3258 0.3241 0.3251
May 0.3269 0.3224 0.3246
June 0.3247 0.3232 0.3241
July 0.3280 0.3229 0.3248
August 0.3285 0.3269 0.3274
September 0.3323 0.3270 0.3304
October 0.3344 0.3309 0.3327
November 0.3377 0.3336 0.3349
December 0.3377 0.3344 0.3361