2020 BBD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7250 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.6350 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6707 CAD

2020 BBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0901 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6539 to the December average rate of 0.6404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7250 was up 6.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,625 CAD

2019 Average 3,317 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,175 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.30 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7090

0.6342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CAD 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 0.6825, compared to 0.6589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0588 CAD (High: 0.7250 / Low: 0.6663). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 CAD (High: 0.6697 / Low: 0.6611).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0588

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6969) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+4.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6969

2019 Avg (March) 0.6683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6619	0.6482	0.6539
February	0.6697	0.6611	0.6641
March	0.7250	0.6663	0.6969
April	0.7127	0.6937	0.7028
May	0.7132	0.6878	0.6996
June	0.6844	0.6685	0.6778
July	0.6806	0.6670	0.6755
August	0.6706	0.6519	0.6620
September	0.6694	0.6524	0.6609
October	0.6661	0.6556	0.6604
November	0.6684	0.6492	0.6539
December	0.6467	0.6350	0.6404