YEARLY HIGH
0.5491 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.4471 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4983 UAH

2020 SDG to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.5491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.4471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5335 to the December average rate of 0.5096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5491 was down 8.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6018, 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 2,745 UAH
2019 Average 2,810 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 2,236 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.60 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5393
0.4691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to UAH 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 0.4912, compared to 0.5054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0641 UAH (High: 0.5112 / Low: 0.4471). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 UAH (High: 0.5149 / Low: 0.5104).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0641
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0585 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.5335) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0529 (-9.02%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.5335
2019 Avg (January) 0.5864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5491 0.5117 0.5335
February 0.5117 0.4497 0.4750
March 0.5112 0.4471 0.4799
April 0.5007 0.4872 0.4916
May 0.4877 0.4801 0.4844
June 0.4855 0.4808 0.4827
July 0.5035 0.4826 0.4940
August 0.5025 0.4913 0.4975
September 0.5117 0.4991 0.5066
October 0.5149 0.5104 0.5127
November 0.5172 0.5073 0.5119
December 0.5167 0.5017 0.5096