YEARLY HIGH
37.4121 CDF
YEARLY LOW
26.8844 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1943 CDF

2020 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 37.4121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 26.8844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5276 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2290 to the December average rate of 35.3653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.4121 was up 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 37.3756, 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 187,060 CDF
2019 Average 180,151 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 134,422 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,638.21 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.8669
30.2124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CDF 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 32.9954, compared to 35.3932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 8.8421 CDF (High: 35.7265 / Low: 26.8844). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1527 CDF (High: 35.6420 / Low: 35.4893).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.8421
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5729 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 37.2290) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.3655), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8635 (+8.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 37.2290
2019 Avg (January) 34.3655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4121 34.4280 37.2290
February 34.5511 31.0055 32.6561
March 31.0055 30.7070 30.8502
April 31.2681 30.8486 31.0729
May 33.0447 31.2542 32.2967
June 34.7688 33.0229 33.8676
July 35.5698 34.5413 35.1789
August 35.9675 35.2693 35.5010
September 35.6239 35.3707 35.4868
October 35.5999 32.7829 35.2772
November 35.6420 35.4893 35.5502
December 35.7265 26.8844 35.3653