YEARLY HIGH
0.0341 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0320 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0329 SBD

2020 YER to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0331 to the December average rate of 0.0321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0341 was up 2.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 171 SBD
2019 Average 164 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 160 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0334
0.0320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to SBD 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 0.0332, compared to 0.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0330). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0331) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0331
2019 Avg (March) 0.0325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0333 0.0326 0.0331
February 0.0330 0.0329 0.0330
March 0.0341 0.0330 0.0331
April 0.0333 0.0331 0.0332
May 0.0335 0.0330 0.0333
June 0.0334 0.0332 0.0333
July 0.0334 0.0329 0.0332
August 0.0330 0.0329 0.0330
September 0.0330 0.0325 0.0327
October 0.0326 0.0323 0.0324
November 0.0324 0.0320 0.0322
December 0.0323 0.0320 0.0321