YEARLY HIGH
3.9479 DJF
YEARLY LOW
3.2098 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2971 DJF

2020 SDG to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 3.9479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 3.2098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7381 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9296 to the December average rate of 3.2209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9479 was down 1.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0126, 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 19,739 DJF
2019 Average 19,392 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 16,049 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,690.67 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.0007
3.1474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to DJF 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 3.3748, compared to 3.2194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3823 DJF (High: 3.6364 / Low: 3.2541). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 DJF (High: 3.2197 / Low: 3.2159).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3823
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4903 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.9296) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2077 (+5.58%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.9296
2019 Avg (January) 3.7219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9479 3.6364 3.9296
February 3.6364 3.2541 3.4393
March 3.2550 3.2159 3.2220
April 3.2226 3.2174 3.2193
May 3.2197 3.2159 3.2185
June 3.2226 3.2174 3.2201
July 3.2222 3.2160 3.2186
August 3.2284 3.2098 3.2185
September 3.2301 3.2163 3.2188
October 3.2301 3.2155 3.2206
November 3.2212 3.2166 3.2189
December 3.2251 3.2171 3.2209