YEARLY HIGH
8.1224 SDG
YEARLY LOW
6.5054 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8486 SDG

2020 BOB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 8.1224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.5054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6170 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5526 to the December average rate of 8.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.1224 was up 17.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.9377, 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 40,612 SDG
2019 Average 33,216 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 32,527 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,085.13 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.1689
6.4056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SDG 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 7.6852, compared to 8.0120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.8344 SDG (High: 7.9139 / Low: 7.0795). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 SDG (High: 8.0122 / Low: 7.9867).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8344
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8.0220) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.8952), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1268 (+16.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 8.0220
2019 Avg (March) 6.8952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0795 6.5054 6.5526
February 7.9139 7.0795 7.4942
March 8.1224 7.9139 8.0220
April 8.0898 7.9850 8.0203
May 8.0725 8.0024 8.0193
June 8.0122 7.9867 8.0028
July 8.0285 7.9880 8.0087
August 8.0328 7.9857 8.0110
September 8.0262 7.9973 8.0102
October 8.0184 7.9877 8.0057
November 8.0384 7.9905 8.0189
December 8.0535 7.9747 8.0177