YEARLY HIGH
0.0292 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0230 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 CAD

2020 SDG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0292 was down 3.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 146 CAD
2019 Average 145 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 115 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.06 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0294
0.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CAD 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 0.0258, compared to 0.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0027 CAD (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0237).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0289) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0289
2019 Avg (January) 0.0280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0292 0.0270 0.0289
February 0.0272 0.0245 0.0257
March 0.0262 0.0242 0.0252
April 0.0258 0.0251 0.0254
May 0.0258 0.0249 0.0253
June 0.0248 0.0242 0.0245
July 0.0246 0.0241 0.0244
August 0.0243 0.0236 0.0239
September 0.0242 0.0236 0.0239
October 0.0241 0.0237 0.0239
November 0.0242 0.0235 0.0236
December 0.0234 0.0230 0.0232