2020 BOB to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BOB to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BOB to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 18.4754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 12.6440.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8314 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8958 to the December average rate of 14.7222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.4754 was up 13.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.2322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BOB to ALL 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 16.2693, compared to 15.1928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0766 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 3.3508 ALL (High: 15.9947 / Low: 12.6440). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2469 ALL (High: 15.2863 / Low: 15.0394).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5311 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 16.5163) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.9161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6002 (+3.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0960 | 15.7166 | 15.8958 |
| February | 16.3794 | 15.9163 | 16.1886 |
| March | 17.1917 | 15.6097 | 16.2876 |
| April | 16.9735 | 16.3313 | 16.7426 |
| May | 18.4754 | 16.1901 | 16.5163 |
| June | 16.1877 | 15.8130 | 15.9851 |
| July | 15.9947 | 12.6440 | 15.5962 |
| August | 15.2863 | 15.0394 | 15.1841 |
| September | 15.4206 | 15.0088 | 15.2359 |
| October | 15.4152 | 15.1569 | 15.2636 |
| November | 15.3775 | 15.0112 | 15.1544 |
| December | 14.9819 | 14.5367 | 14.7222 |