2020 BOB to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1264 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.1063 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1130 GBP

2020 BOB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1106 to the December average rate of 0.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1264 was up 5.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1203, 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 632 GBP

2019 Average 567 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 531 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.67 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1189

0.1069

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GBP 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 0.1150, compared to 0.1109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0157 GBP (High: 0.1264 / Low: 0.1107). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GBP (High: 0.1125 / Low: 0.1102).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1175) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+6.90%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1175

2019 Avg (March) 0.1099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1114	0.1087	0.1106
February	0.1128	0.1095	0.1115
March	0.1264	0.1107	0.1175
April	0.1187	0.1149	0.1169
May	0.1200	0.1160	0.1179
June	0.1174	0.1136	0.1157
July	0.1162	0.1104	0.1143
August	0.1110	0.1085	0.1102
September	0.1141	0.1081	0.1119
October	0.1125	0.1102	0.1116
November	0.1121	0.1084	0.1097
December	0.1101	0.1063	0.1079