YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 USD

2020 SDG to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0221 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0222 was down 1.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0225, 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 111 USD
2019 Average 109 USD
Yearly Trough Low 90 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.57 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0225
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to USD 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0021 USD (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0181).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+5.00%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0221
2019 Avg (January) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0204 0.0221
February 0.0204 0.0183 0.0193
March 0.0183 0.0181 0.0181
April 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
May 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
June 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
July 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
August 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
September 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
October 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
November 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181
December 0.0181 0.0181 0.0181