YEARLY HIGH
0.1220 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0957 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1090 USD

2020 SEK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SEK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1052 to the December average rate of 0.1197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1220 was up 8.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1128, 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 610 USD
2019 Average 529 USD
Yearly Trough Low 478 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.46 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1217
0.0978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.1034, compared to 0.1145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0109 USD (High: 0.1066 / Low: 0.0957). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 USD (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.1019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1197) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+12.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1197
2019 Avg (December) 0.1061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1070 0.1037 0.1052
February 0.1043 0.1019 0.1033
March 0.1066 0.0957 0.1018
April 0.1024 0.0981 0.0998
May 0.1061 0.1009 0.1029
June 0.1094 0.1055 0.1074
July 0.1152 0.1072 0.1106
August 0.1160 0.1135 0.1147
September 0.1152 0.1095 0.1131
October 0.1144 0.1117 0.1132
November 0.1177 0.1122 0.1158
December 0.1220 0.1177 0.1197