2020 USD to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 USD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the USD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 8.5402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.0020.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5381 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2823 to the December average rate of 8.0419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.5402 was up 2.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.3370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
USD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.2988, compared to 8.1655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1334 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2927 SBD (High: 8.5402 / Low: 8.2475). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 SBD (High: 8.3628 / Low: 8.3231).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0752 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8.2797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.1280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1517 (+1.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3356 | 8.1569 | 8.2823 |
| February | 8.2680 | 8.2242 | 8.2536 |
| March | 8.5402 | 8.2475 | 8.2797 |
| April | 8.3385 | 8.2939 | 8.3127 |
| May | 8.3818 | 8.2677 | 8.3256 |
| June | 8.3628 | 8.3231 | 8.3392 |
| July | 8.3705 | 8.2395 | 8.3210 |
| August | 8.2667 | 8.2259 | 8.2558 |
| September | 8.2656 | 8.1322 | 8.1806 |
| October | 8.1667 | 8.0808 | 8.1224 |
| November | 8.1019 | 8.0020 | 8.0710 |
| December | 8.0824 | 8.0020 | 8.0419 |