YEARLY HIGH
293.5000 SOS
YEARLY LOW
288.2297 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
290.4890 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,467,500 SOS
2019 Average 1,449,559 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,441,148 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,351.73 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

291.4719
289.6021
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 290.6206, 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.6206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.3575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.2703
June Spread (Stable) ±1.9938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (February) 291.3161
2019 Avg (February) 289.7720

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