YEARLY HIGH
4.0766 BOB
YEARLY LOW
4.0008 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0543 BOB

2020 AZN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.0766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 4.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0758 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0618 to the December average rate of 4.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.0766 was down 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,383 BOB
2019 Average 20,296 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 20,004 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.88 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.0634
4.0440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.0547, compared to 4.0540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0647 BOB (High: 4.0656 / Low: 4.0008). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 BOB (High: 4.0638 / Low: 4.0564).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.0618) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+0.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.0618
2019 Avg (January) 4.0578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0766 4.0519 4.0618
February 4.0638 4.0564 4.0615
March 4.0656 4.0008 4.0456
April 4.0678 4.0152 4.0498
May 4.0608 4.0237 4.0514
June 4.0646 4.0540 4.0578
July 4.0663 4.0458 4.0567
August 4.0675 4.0436 4.0551
September 4.0599 4.0488 4.0558
October 4.0628 4.0500 4.0558
November 4.0650 4.0445 4.0514
December 4.0694 4.0332 4.0493