YEARLY HIGH
0.2745 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2562 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2657 XDR

2020 XCD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.2745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.2562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2681 to the December average rate of 0.2572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2745 was up 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2716, 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 1,372 XDR
2019 Average 1,337 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,281 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.50 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2727
0.2558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XDR 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 0.2698, compared to 0.2617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0095 XDR (High: 0.2745 / Low: 0.2649). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.2625 / Low: 0.2614).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2697) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+1.69%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2697
2019 Avg (March) 0.2652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2691 0.2673 0.2681
February 0.2717 0.2688 0.2702
March 0.2745 0.2649 0.2697
April 0.2724 0.2701 0.2713
May 0.2723 0.2699 0.2713
June 0.2697 0.2669 0.2682
July 0.2689 0.2625 0.2663
August 0.2631 0.2607 0.2621
September 0.2636 0.2603 0.2620
October 0.2625 0.2614 0.2619
November 0.2623 0.2592 0.2603
December 0.2589 0.2562 0.2572