YEARLY HIGH
843.5198 SOS
YEARLY LOW
782.3953 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
809.2496 SOS

2020 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 843.5198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 782.3953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.1245 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 800.8384 to the December average rate of 835.7203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 843.5198 was up 2.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 819.0398, 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 4,217,599 SOS
2019 Average 4,012,312 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,911,977 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305,622.64 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

840.1078
787.4572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 797.1677, compared to 821.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.1638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 797.1677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 821.3316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 29.4237 SOS (High: 811.8190 / Low: 782.3953). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3373 SOS (High: 824.5909 / Low: 816.2535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.4237
October Spread (Stable) ±8.3373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.1700 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 835.7203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 799.5998), the exchange rate shifted by +36.1205 (+4.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 835.7203
2019 Avg (December) 799.5998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 807.1348 795.9959 800.8384
February 806.6203 788.6829 797.8316
March 811.8190 782.3953 799.0148
April 797.3333 786.8909 791.8447
May 797.9413 786.9767 792.0017
June 807.1461 795.9206 801.4753
July 824.0124 798.4789 806.8656
August 824.0124 814.2205 818.0833
September 827.7630 814.1811 820.4116
October 824.5909 816.2535 820.9146
November 830.9578 818.0339 825.9940
December 843.5198 830.7543 835.7203