YEARLY HIGH
8190.3274 STD
YEARLY LOW
7544.7253 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7962.7566 STD

2020 XCD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 8190.3274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7544.7253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 645.6021 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7977.9431 to the December average rate of 7649.9144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8190.3274 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 7977.9431, 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 40,951,637 STD
2019 Average 39,429,260 STD
Yearly Trough Low 37,723,627 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,228,010.32 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8231.4495
7597.0476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to STD 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 8124.5292, compared to 7800.9840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 323.5451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8124.5292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7800.9840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 229.3303 STD (High: 8140.6892 / Low: 7911.3589). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 7977.9431 / Low: 7977.9431).

July Spread (Volatile) ±229.3303
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 252.8463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -252.8463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8178.5826) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7789.0550), the exchange rate shifted by +389.5276 (+5.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 8178.5826
2019 Avg (March) 7789.0550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7977.9431 7977.9431 7977.9431
February 8159.9868 7977.9431 8118.1376
March 8190.3274 8159.9868 8178.5826
April 8190.3274 8159.2174 8160.4339
May 8159.2174 8159.0892 8159.1388
June 8159.0892 8140.6892 8152.9388
July 8140.6892 7911.3589 8065.1225
August 7911.3589 7760.5839 7812.2761
September 7782.9502 7708.7051 7757.2167
October 7782.2449 7740.5647 7767.8163
November 7785.5925 7733.6383 7753.5582
December 7733.6383 7544.7253 7649.9144