YEARLY HIGH
0.3709 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3462 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3591 XDR

2020 BBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.3709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3623 to the December average rate of 0.3476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3709 was up 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3670, 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 1,854 XDR
2019 Average 1,806 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,731 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.65 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3685
0.3457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XDR 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 0.3646, compared to 0.3536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0129 XDR (High: 0.3709 / Low: 0.3580). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.3547 / Low: 0.3532).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3645) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+1.69%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3645
2019 Avg (March) 0.3584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3636 0.3611 0.3623
February 0.3672 0.3632 0.3651
March 0.3709 0.3580 0.3645
April 0.3681 0.3650 0.3666
May 0.3680 0.3647 0.3665
June 0.3645 0.3606 0.3624
July 0.3634 0.3547 0.3599
August 0.3555 0.3523 0.3542
September 0.3562 0.3517 0.3540
October 0.3547 0.3532 0.3539
November 0.3545 0.3503 0.3518
December 0.3498 0.3462 0.3476