YEARLY HIGH
1.5177 SEK
YEARLY LOW
1.1909 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3343 SEK

2020 BOB to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.5177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3268 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3742 to the December average rate of 1.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5177 was up 5.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4388, 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 7,589 SEK
2019 Average 6,841 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 5,954 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,634.09 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4776
1.1878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SEK 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 1.4023, compared to 1.2662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1576 SEK (High: 1.5177 / Low: 1.3601). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 SEK (High: 1.2797 / Low: 1.2493).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1576
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.4281) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0831 (+6.18%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.4281
2019 Avg (March) 1.3450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3947 1.3467 1.3742
February 1.4189 1.3859 1.4002
March 1.5177 1.3601 1.4281
April 1.4781 1.4164 1.4535
May 1.4473 1.3661 1.4097
June 1.3730 1.3220 1.3484
July 1.3499 1.2579 1.3098
August 1.2797 1.2493 1.2627
September 1.3227 1.2573 1.2813
October 1.2965 1.2656 1.2793
November 1.2910 1.2302 1.2523
December 1.2342 1.1909 1.2119