YEARLY HIGH
13.5572 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.0646 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7125 XPF

2020 SBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 13.5572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 12.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4926 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9764 to the December average rate of 12.1903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.5572 was up 1.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.3670, 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 67,786 XPF
2019 Average 64,983 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 60,323 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,462.76 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.3502
12.0848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XPF 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 13.0468, compared to 12.3782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0554 XPF (High: 13.5572 / Low: 12.5018). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2310 XPF (High: 12.8442 / Low: 12.6132).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0554
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 13.0191) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.9938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0253 (+0.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 13.0191
2019 Avg (March) 12.9938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1862 12.8092 12.9764
February 13.4503 13.0094 13.2447
March 13.5572 12.5018 13.0191
April 13.3118 13.0779 13.2099
May 13.3653 12.8768 13.1150
June 12.8442 12.6132 12.7154
July 12.7375 12.1991 12.5173
August 12.3274 12.0849 12.2184
September 12.6009 12.1091 12.3771
October 12.6419 12.3993 12.4852
November 12.7029 12.3848 12.4810
December 12.3209 12.0646 12.1903