YEARLY HIGH
3.0886 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.8287 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4856 SCR

2020 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 3.0886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.8287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2598 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9758 to the December average rate of 3.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0886 was up 51.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0349, 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 15,443 SCR
2019 Average 9,895 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,144 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,299.20 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1844
1.8659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SCR 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 2.2295, compared to 2.7417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.5556 SCR (High: 2.5424 / Low: 1.9868). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 SCR (High: 2.6070 / Low: 2.5898).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5556
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.0745) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9820), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0925 (+55.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.0745
2019 Avg (December) 1.9820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9862 1.8554 1.9758
February 1.9933 1.9217 1.9762
March 2.0703 1.8287 1.9841
April 2.5424 1.9868 2.3751
May 2.6238 2.3329 2.5225
June 2.5703 2.4303 2.5437
July 2.5945 2.5457 2.5568
August 2.6800 2.5746 2.5876
September 2.6070 2.5898 2.5997
October 2.7991 2.6031 2.6782
November 3.0194 2.7921 2.9535
December 3.0886 3.0130 3.0745