YEARLY HIGH
1.8895 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8544 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8792 BOB

2020 AED to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.8544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8826 to the December average rate of 1.8769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8895 was down 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,447 BOB
2019 Average 9,408 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,272 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.19 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8834
1.8744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to BOB 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 1.8794, compared to 1.8791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0299 BOB (High: 1.8844 / Low: 1.8544). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BOB (High: 1.8837 / Low: 1.8801).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.8826) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.8826
2019 Avg (January) 1.8808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8895 1.8782 1.8826
February 1.8837 1.8801 1.8825
March 1.8844 1.8544 1.8752
April 1.8855 1.8611 1.8771
May 1.8822 1.8651 1.8779
June 1.8839 1.8790 1.8808
July 1.8848 1.8752 1.8803
August 1.8853 1.8743 1.8796
September 1.8819 1.8767 1.8799
October 1.8832 1.8772 1.8799
November 1.8842 1.8747 1.8779
December 1.8863 1.8695 1.8769