YEARLY HIGH
3.1601 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.9609 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0461 SBD

2020 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 3.1601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.9609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1991 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0646 to the December average rate of 2.9757, 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 3.1601 was up 2.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,800 SBD
2019 Average 15,171 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,805 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 995.62 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0967
2.9647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SBD 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 3.0707, compared to 3.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1083 SBD (High: 3.1601 / Low: 3.0518). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 SBD (High: 3.0944 / Low: 3.0797).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1083
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.0637) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+1.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.0637
2019 Avg (March) 3.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0844 3.0182 3.0646
February 3.0593 3.0431 3.0540
March 3.1601 3.0518 3.0637
April 3.0854 3.0689 3.0759
May 3.1015 3.0592 3.0806
June 3.0944 3.0797 3.0857
July 3.0973 3.0488 3.0789
August 3.0589 3.0438 3.0548
September 3.0584 3.0091 3.0270
October 3.0218 2.9901 3.0054
November 2.9979 2.9609 2.9865
December 2.9907 2.9609 2.9757