YEARLY HIGH
292.5000 SOS
YEARLY LOW
284.4634 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.9103 SOS

2019 BBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 292.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 284.4634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0366 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.1561 to the December average rate of 289.9134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 292.5000 was down 0.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 294.0000, 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 1,462,500 SOS
2018 Average 1,447,097 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,422,317 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,183.20 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

290.5946
289.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SOS 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 290.1043, compared to 289.7163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.1043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.7163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.0366 SOS (High: 290.5000 / Low: 284.4634). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6100 SOS (High: 290.7500 / Low: 289.1400).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.0366
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 1.0443 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 290.1561) against the same month in 2018 (average: 289.9014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2547 (+0.09%).

2019 Avg (January) 290.1561
2018 Avg (January) 289.9014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.5000 287.8813 290.1561
February 290.7500 289.1400 289.7720
March 292.2500 288.6837 290.0326
April 290.5000 288.5752 289.7792
May 292.2500 288.7162 290.4227
June 292.5000 289.0949 290.4629
July 292.0000 289.2765 290.1906
August 290.5000 284.4634 289.1463
September 290.5000 286.5956 289.6235
October 291.0000 288.2175 289.7644
November 290.5000 288.6604 289.6596
December 291.5000 288.9492 289.9134