YEARLY HIGH
0.1846 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1446 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1525 SBD

2020 SDG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1828 to the December average rate of 0.1455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1846 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1849, 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 923 SBD
2019 Average 894 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 723 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.25 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1866
0.1418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to SBD 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 0.1573, compared to 0.1477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0180 SBD (High: 0.1689 / Low: 0.1509). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.1495 / Low: 0.1488).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1828) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+7.26%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1828
2019 Avg (January) 0.1705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1846 0.1689 0.1828
February 0.1689 0.1509 0.1595
March 0.1546 0.1492 0.1499
April 0.1508 0.1499 0.1503
May 0.1516 0.1494 0.1505
June 0.1514 0.1505 0.1508
July 0.1514 0.1490 0.1504
August 0.1495 0.1488 0.1493
September 0.1496 0.1470 0.1479
October 0.1477 0.1462 0.1469
November 0.1465 0.1446 0.1459
December 0.1462 0.1448 0.1455