YEARLY HIGH
257.7172 SYP
YEARLY LOW
255.3959 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
256.6281 SYP

2020 BBD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 257.7172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 255.3959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3213 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.4884 to the December average rate of 256.4365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 257.7172 was down 0.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 258.8399, 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 1,288,586 SYP
2019 Average 1,287,654 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,276,979 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,606.68 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

257.6787
255.5900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SYP 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 257.0681, compared to 256.1882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.0681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.1882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.8603 SYP (High: 257.3011 / Low: 256.4408). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0975 SYP (High: 257.5422 / Low: 257.4447).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8603
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.6429 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 257.3826) against the same month in 2019 (average: 257.4889), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1063 (-0.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 257.3826
2019 Avg (March) 257.4889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.5297 256.8526 257.4884
February 257.5422 257.4447 257.5046
March 257.7172 257.0964 257.3826
April 257.3011 256.4408 256.7397
May 256.9261 256.4610 256.6488
June 256.9729 256.4217 256.6442
July 256.6359 255.9382 256.4338
August 256.3005 255.6468 255.9067
September 256.1021 255.3959 255.7641
October 256.4852 255.9215 256.1781
November 256.5084 255.9436 256.4100
December 256.6505 256.3121 256.4365