YEARLY HIGH
31.2930 YER
YEARLY LOW
29.3085 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4145 YER

2020 SBD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 31.2930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 29.3085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9846 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.2260 to the December average rate of 31.1244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 31.2930 was down 0.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 31.3808, 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 156,465 YER
2019 Average 152,636 YER
Yearly Trough Low 146,542 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,922.77 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.2349
29.9085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to YER 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 30.1657, compared to 30.6634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.1657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.6634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0400 YER (High: 30.3485 / Low: 29.3085). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1488 YER (High: 30.0790 / Low: 29.9303).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0400
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1488

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 0.1198 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 31.1244) against the same month in 2019 (average: 30.2191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9053 (+3.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 31.1244
2019 Avg (December) 30.2191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.6918 30.0336 30.2260
February 30.4376 30.2643 30.3303
March 30.3485 29.3085 30.2344
April 30.1847 30.0172 30.1147
May 30.2824 29.8652 30.0698
June 30.0790 29.9303 30.0190
July 30.3842 29.9025 30.0855
August 30.4343 30.2817 30.3239
September 30.7849 30.2883 30.6048
October 30.9869 30.6551 30.8236
November 31.2857 30.8938 31.0182
December 31.2930 30.9746 31.1244