2020 BBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 293.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 288.2297.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2703 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.1615 to the December average rate of 290.4848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 293.5000 was up 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 292.5000, 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 SOS 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 290.6206, compared to 290.3575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2631 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 5.2703 SOS (High: 293.5000 / Low: 288.2297). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9938 SOS (High: 291.5000 / Low: 289.5062).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8545 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 291.3161) against the same month in 2019 (average: 289.7720), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5440 (+0.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 293.0000 | 288.5338 | 290.1615 |
| February | 293.5000 | 289.2278 | 291.3161 |
| March | 293.5000 | 289.0102 | 291.1685 |
| April | 293.5000 | 288.2297 | 290.3141 |
| May | 291.5000 | 288.6073 | 290.2959 |
| June | 291.5000 | 289.5062 | 290.4673 |
| July | 292.2500 | 289.2428 | 290.3488 |
| August | 292.2500 | 288.3822 | 289.7579 |
| September | 292.5000 | 289.1389 | 290.4455 |
| October | 292.0000 | 289.0178 | 290.5378 |
| November | 291.5000 | 289.2936 | 290.5699 |
| December | 292.0000 | 289.3740 | 290.4848 |