YEARLY HIGH
0.2936 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2882 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2898 BBD

2020 BOB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.2936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2892 to the December average rate of 0.2901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2936 was down 0.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2941, 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 1,468 BBD
2019 Average 1,447 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,441 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.29 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2905
0.2891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BBD 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 0.2897, compared to 0.2898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 BBD (High: 0.2936 / Low: 0.2889). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.2896 / Low: 0.2891).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2904) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.29%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2904
2019 Avg (March) 0.2895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2899 0.2882 0.2892
February 0.2896 0.2891 0.2892
March 0.2936 0.2889 0.2904
April 0.2926 0.2888 0.2901
May 0.2920 0.2893 0.2900
June 0.2898 0.2890 0.2895
July 0.2904 0.2889 0.2896
August 0.2905 0.2888 0.2897
September 0.2901 0.2894 0.2896
October 0.2901 0.2891 0.2896
November 0.2905 0.2890 0.2900
December 0.2913 0.2887 0.2901