YEARLY HIGH
3.9035 XCD
YEARLY LOW
3.6433 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7644 XCD

2020 XDR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 3.9035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 3.6433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2603 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7295 to the December average rate of 3.8876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9035 was up 3.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.7860, 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 19,518 XCD
2019 Average 18,701 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 18,216 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,301.33 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.9078
3.6655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to XCD 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 3.7065, compared to 3.8223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1311 XCD (High: 3.7743 / Low: 3.6433). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 XCD (High: 3.8256 / Low: 3.8095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1311
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.8876) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1607 (+4.31%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.8876
2019 Avg (December) 3.7269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7417 3.7166 3.7295
February 3.7202 3.6800 3.7007
March 3.7743 3.6433 3.7081
April 3.7026 3.6709 3.6857
May 3.7053 3.6721 3.6866
June 3.7473 3.7075 3.7285
July 3.8100 3.7184 3.7551
August 3.8355 3.8008 3.8151
September 3.8418 3.7931 3.8169
October 3.8256 3.8095 3.8180
November 3.8580 3.8122 3.8412
December 3.9035 3.8630 3.8876