YEARLY HIGH
1.5939 INR
YEARLY LOW
1.3195 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3717 INR

2020 SDG to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.5939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.3195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2745 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5732 to the December average rate of 1.3327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5939 was down 1.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6118, 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 7,970 INR
2019 Average 7,673 INR
Yearly Trough Low 6,597 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,372.36 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5975
1.3050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to INR 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 1.4038, compared to 1.3396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1412 INR (High: 1.4607 / Low: 1.3195). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 INR (High: 1.3362 / Low: 1.3210).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1412
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.1904 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.5732) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0878 (+5.91%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.5732
2019 Avg (January) 1.4854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5939 1.4607 1.5732
February 1.4607 1.3195 1.3828
March 1.3834 1.3195 1.3489
April 1.3919 1.3623 1.3785
May 1.3784 1.3629 1.3688
June 1.3825 1.3568 1.3704
July 1.3639 1.3467 1.3542
August 1.3592 1.3224 1.3485
September 1.3362 1.3210 1.3294
October 1.3499 1.3200 1.3308
November 1.3542 1.3344 1.3420
December 1.3416 1.3229 1.3327