YEARLY HIGH
217.2023 SOS
YEARLY LOW
213.3020 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.9740 SOS

2020 XCD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 217.2023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 213.3020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9003 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.7317 to the December average rate of 214.9709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 217.2023 was up 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 216.4622, 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 1,086,011 SOS
2019 Average 1,072,732 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,066,510 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,501.38 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

215.7014
214.3176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SOS 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 215.0714, compared to 214.8767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.8767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.9003 SOS (High: 217.2023 / Low: 213.3020). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4755 SOS (High: 215.7222 / Low: 214.2467).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.9003
June Spread (Stable) ±1.4755

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.6324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 215.5861) against the same month in 2019 (average: 214.4434), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1427 (+0.53%).

2020 Avg (February) 215.5861
2019 Avg (February) 214.4434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.8323 213.5271 214.7317
February 217.2023 214.0407 215.5861
March 217.2023 213.8796 215.4769
April 217.2023 213.3020 214.8445
May 215.7222 213.5814 214.8311
June 215.7222 214.2467 214.9580
July 216.2772 214.0518 214.8703
August 216.2772 213.4149 214.4330
September 216.4622 213.9749 214.9418
October 216.0922 213.8853 215.0102
November 215.7222 214.0894 215.0339
December 216.0922 214.1489 214.9709