YEARLY HIGH
4.2701 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.0010 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1161 SBD

2020 BBD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 4.2701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2691 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1411 to the December average rate of 4.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.2701 was up 2.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.1685, 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 21,350 SBD
2019 Average 20,501 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,005 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,345.36 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.1844
4.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SBD 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 4.1494, compared to 4.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1463 SBD (High: 4.2701 / Low: 4.1238). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 SBD (High: 4.1814 / Low: 4.1615).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1463
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.1398) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0758 (+1.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.1398
2019 Avg (March) 4.0640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1678 4.0785 4.1411
February 4.1340 4.1121 4.1268
March 4.2701 4.1238 4.1398
April 4.1693 4.1470 4.1563
May 4.1909 4.1339 4.1628
June 4.1814 4.1615 4.1696
July 4.1853 4.1197 4.1605
August 4.1334 4.1130 4.1279
September 4.1328 4.0661 4.0903
October 4.0833 4.0404 4.0612
November 4.0510 4.0010 4.0355
December 4.0412 4.0010 4.0210