YEARLY HIGH
1455.9386 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1359.2957 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1393.7280 GNF

2020 BOB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1455.9386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1359.2957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.6429 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1371.5639 to the December average rate of 1442.4632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1455.9386 was up 5.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 1385.1369, 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 7,279,693 GNF
2019 Average 6,678,005 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 6,796,478 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483,214.49 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1449.7510
1362.2969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GNF 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 1375.0580, compared to 1412.3980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.3400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1375.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1412.3980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 32.3772 GNF (High: 1455.9386 / Low: 1423.5614). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4930 GNF (High: 1397.3401 / Low: 1390.8471).

December Spread (Volatile) ±32.3772
July Spread (Stable) ±6.4930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.5665 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1442.4632) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1371.3823), the exchange rate shifted by +71.0809 (+5.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 1442.4632
2019 Avg (December) 1371.3823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1383.0584 1359.2957 1371.5639
February 1379.6120 1361.3119 1369.5847
March 1386.5218 1365.0474 1375.9002
April 1385.5172 1365.3349 1376.9820
May 1384.3326 1365.7342 1373.4155
June 1395.3093 1366.6768 1382.9018
July 1397.3401 1390.8471 1393.9396
August 1403.1595 1388.4779 1396.8935
September 1416.7558 1392.4655 1404.9153
October 1421.1940 1411.7892 1416.4496
November 1426.1592 1414.1063 1419.7270
December 1455.9386 1423.5614 1442.4632