YEARLY HIGH
0.0903 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0786 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0848 GBP

2020 SEK to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SEK to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0805 to the December average rate of 0.0890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0903 was up 2.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 452 GBP
2019 Average 414 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 393 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.38 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0899
0.0787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK to GBP 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 0.0820, compared to 0.0876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0049 GBP (High: 0.0859 / Low: 0.0810). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0883 / Low: 0.0865).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0890) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+10.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0890
2019 Avg (December) 0.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0813 0.0786 0.0805
February 0.0812 0.0786 0.0797
March 0.0842 0.0805 0.0823
April 0.0815 0.0795 0.0804
May 0.0859 0.0810 0.0837
June 0.0871 0.0848 0.0858
July 0.0890 0.0859 0.0873
August 0.0883 0.0865 0.0873
September 0.0892 0.0858 0.0873
October 0.0883 0.0865 0.0872
November 0.0885 0.0867 0.0876
December 0.0903 0.0878 0.0890