2020 BBD to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BBD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BBD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 38.4849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 35.3620.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1229 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6347 to the December average rate of 36.8304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 38.4849 was up 6.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.0852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BBD to INR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 37.0912, compared to 37.0390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0522 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1980 INR (High: 38.2855 / Low: 36.0875). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4280 INR (High: 38.1125 / Low: 37.6845).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5258 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 38.1140) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.7126), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4014 (+9.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.9832 | 35.3620 | 35.6347 |
| February | 36.0875 | 35.5552 | 35.7925 |
| March | 38.2855 | 36.0875 | 37.2660 |
| April | 38.4849 | 37.6342 | 38.1140 |
| May | 38.1125 | 37.6845 | 37.8564 |
| June | 38.2020 | 37.5330 | 37.8835 |
| July | 37.7276 | 37.2700 | 37.4532 |
| August | 37.5817 | 36.5643 | 37.2899 |
| September | 36.9637 | 36.5252 | 36.7642 |
| October | 37.3069 | 36.4806 | 36.7835 |
| November | 37.4438 | 36.8952 | 37.1131 |
| December | 37.0607 | 36.5287 | 36.8304 |