YEARLY HIGH
1.2376 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1589 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1926 SBD

2020 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 1.2376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 1.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0787 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1977 to the December average rate of 1.1665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2376 was up 2.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2062, 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 6,188 SBD
2019 Average 5,933 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,795 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.36 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2112
1.1625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SBD 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 1.2022, compared to 1.1831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0441 SBD (High: 1.2376 / Low: 1.1935). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SBD (High: 1.2103 / Low: 1.2046).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0441
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2021) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+2.16%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2021
2019 Avg (March) 1.1767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2037 1.1796 1.1977
February 1.1958 1.1890 1.1936
March 1.2376 1.1935 1.2021
April 1.2138 1.2000 1.2056
May 1.2160 1.1990 1.2070
June 1.2103 1.2046 1.2071
July 1.2132 1.1925 1.2048
August 1.2006 1.1879 1.1958
September 1.1976 1.1775 1.1847
October 1.1836 1.1683 1.1763
November 1.1765 1.1589 1.1701
December 1.1742 1.1596 1.1665