YEARLY HIGH
0.4693 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4066 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4386 EUR

2020 BBD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.4693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0627 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4503 to the December average rate of 0.4108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4693 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4587, 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 2,346 EUR
2019 Average 2,233 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,033 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.53 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4650
0.4058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to EUR 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 0.4536, compared to 0.4235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0306 EUR (High: 0.4693 / Low: 0.4386). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 EUR (High: 0.4283 / Low: 0.4215).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4516) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4516
2019 Avg (March) 0.4425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4540 0.4457 0.4503
February 0.4635 0.4507 0.4580
March 0.4693 0.4386 0.4516
April 0.4641 0.4552 0.4601
May 0.4630 0.4498 0.4575
June 0.4494 0.4399 0.4443
July 0.4449 0.4212 0.4364
August 0.4261 0.4185 0.4227
September 0.4299 0.4194 0.4242
October 0.4283 0.4215 0.4249
November 0.4295 0.4176 0.4221
December 0.4142 0.4066 0.4108