YEARLY HIGH
0.2260 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1466 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2019 CDF

2020 SLL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.1466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0794 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2252 to the December average rate of 0.1930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2260 was down 4.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,130 CDF
2019 Average 1,040 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 733 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2295
0.1785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to CDF 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 0.2067, compared to 0.1972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0500 CDF (High: 0.2255 / Low: 0.1756). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CDF (High: 0.2256 / Low: 0.2249).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0500
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2230) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0278 (+14.24%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2230
2019 Avg (February) 0.1952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2256 0.2249 0.2252
February 0.2260 0.2216 0.2230
March 0.2254 0.2229 0.2242
April 0.2255 0.1756 0.1925
May 0.1873 0.1768 0.1828
June 0.1977 0.1871 0.1922
July 0.2017 0.1953 0.1993
August 0.2024 0.1974 0.1994
September 0.2008 0.1982 0.1991
October 0.2004 0.1840 0.1971
November 0.1971 0.1895 0.1951
December 0.1956 0.1466 0.1930