YEARLY HIGH
0.2528 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1887 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2106 AUD

2020 BOB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2106 to the December average rate of 0.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2528 was up 15.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,264 AUD
2019 Average 1,041 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 943 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.60 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2382
0.1883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AUD 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 0.2208, compared to 0.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0349 AUD (High: 0.2528 / Low: 0.2180). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 AUD (High: 0.2061 / Low: 0.2000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2341) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0297 (+14.52%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2341
2019 Avg (March) 0.2044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2161 0.2052 0.2106
February 0.2223 0.2142 0.2171
March 0.2528 0.2180 0.2341
April 0.2420 0.2209 0.2303
May 0.2289 0.2173 0.2226
June 0.2136 0.2059 0.2099
July 0.2094 0.2011 0.2061
August 0.2037 0.1966 0.2011
September 0.2061 0.1964 0.2005
October 0.2061 0.2000 0.2032
November 0.2067 0.1957 0.1992
December 0.1964 0.1887 0.1924