2020 XDR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30798.5848 STD

YEARLY LOW

29366.5628 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

29962.9013 STD

2020 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 30798.5848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 29366.5628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1432.0220 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29753.6895 to the December average rate of 29739.2437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30798.5848 was up 2.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 29974.0143, 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 153,992,924 STD

2019 Average 147,463,748 STD

Yearly Trough Low 146,832,814 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,160,109.95 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

30477.4375

29529.3571

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XDR 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 30112.9793, compared to 29812.8233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 300.1560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30112.9793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29812.8233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 959.1555 STD (High: 30798.5848 / Low: 29839.4293). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 200.1247 STD (High: 29850.8068 / Low: 29650.6821).

March Spread (Volatile) ±959.1555

January Spread (Stable) ±200.1247

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 479.7990 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -479.7990

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 30326.7993) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29367.6349), the exchange rate shifted by +959.1644 (+3.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 30326.7993

2019 Avg (March) 29367.6349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29850.8068	29650.6821	29753.6895
February	30252.7499	29678.1089	30042.4936
March	30798.5848	29839.4293	30326.7993
April	30217.3313	29954.7031	30076.7779
May	30232.2298	29960.7684	30079.6850
June	30574.6085	30249.7956	30398.4308
July	30458.5116	30082.3828	30284.2291
August	30145.1548	29591.0107	29804.4301
September	29814.4975	29477.2033	29608.3638
October	29749.8228	29537.3865	29657.7179
November	29989.1437	29671.7040	29782.9555
December	30087.8777	29366.5628	29739.2437