YEARLY HIGH
38.4849 INR
YEARLY LOW
35.3620 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0651 INR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,425 INR
2019 Average 176,017 INR
Yearly Trough Low 176,810 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,614.75 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

38.3619
35.3868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.0912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1980
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4280

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5258 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (April) 38.1140
2019 Avg (April) 34.7126

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