YEARLY HIGH
79.7300 SDG
YEARLY LOW
62.2155 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.4754 SDG

2020 XDR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 79.7300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 62.2155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5145 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.5297 to the December average rate of 79.5103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 79.7300 was up 19.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 66.9545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 398,650 SDG
2019 Average 317,735 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 311,077 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,572.43 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

81.2083
60.8317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SDG 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 72.7398, compared to 78.2111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.7398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.2111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 7.6604 SDG (High: 75.0393 / Low: 67.3790). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2946 SDG (High: 78.2450 / Low: 77.9503).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.6604
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3960 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 79.5103) against the same month in 2019 (average: 62.2302), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2801 (+27.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 79.5103
2019 Avg (December) 62.2302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.3790 62.2155 62.5297
February 75.0393 67.3790 70.9548
March 77.2312 74.5488 75.8108
April 75.7628 75.0471 75.4148
May 75.8181 75.1635 75.4539
June 76.6780 75.8634 76.2748
July 77.9605 76.1219 76.8547
August 78.4825 77.7727 78.0745
September 78.6112 77.6147 78.1174
October 78.2450 77.9503 78.0955
November 78.9782 78.0049 78.6140
December 79.7300 79.0447 79.5103