2021 BBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 293.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 287.0528.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9472 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.5138 to the December average rate of 290.8011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 293.0000 was down 0.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 293.5000, 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 2021.
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 290.6931, compared to 290.4178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2753 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 5.4472 SOS (High: 292.5000 / Low: 287.0528). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9536 SOS (High: 292.5000 / Low: 289.5464).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8468 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 290.5569) against the same month in 2020 (average: 291.3161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7592 (-0.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 292.5000 | 288.9805 | 290.5138 |
| February | 293.0000 | 289.1509 | 290.5569 |
| March | 292.5000 | 289.5464 | 290.9354 |
| April | 293.0000 | 288.2912 | 290.3514 |
| May | 292.5000 | 287.0528 | 290.7862 |
| June | 292.5000 | 289.3463 | 291.0150 |
| July | 292.5000 | 288.3270 | 290.1683 |
| August | 292.0000 | 288.8349 | 289.6464 |
| September | 292.5000 | 289.1896 | 290.3353 |
| October | 293.0000 | 288.7780 | 290.8539 |
| November | 293.0000 | 289.0720 | 290.7021 |
| December | 293.0000 | 288.0247 | 290.8011 |