YEARLY HIGH
1504.5635 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1078.9030 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1337.5383 SLL

2020 BOB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1504.5635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1078.9030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 425.6604 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1082.8124 to the December average rate of 1469.1066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1504.5635 was up 9.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 1373.8923, 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 7,522,817 SLL
2019 Average 5,790,297 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 5,394,515 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,128,302.12 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1507.7360
1044.1830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SLL 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 1236.4632, compared to 1438.6134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 202.1502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1236.4632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1438.6134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 322.2633 SLL (High: 1420.0888 / Low: 1097.8255). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5895 SLL (High: 1085.4925 / Low: 1078.9030).

April Spread (Volatile) ±322.2633
January Spread (Stable) ±6.5895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.6290 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1461.6135) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1075.8940), the exchange rate shifted by +385.7195 (+35.85%).

2020 Avg (November) 1461.6135
2019 Avg (November) 1075.8940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1085.4925 1078.9030 1082.8124
February 1100.9208 1082.0364 1096.1365
March 1116.2140 1098.4408 1103.7860
April 1420.0888 1097.8255 1308.7185
May 1428.5996 1405.4642 1416.9774
June 1413.2399 1405.3434 1410.3484
July 1420.1579 1406.6442 1413.7817
August 1436.1129 1417.5285 1426.2516
September 1432.4267 1417.9219 1427.7300
October 1444.9871 1420.1152 1433.1968
November 1504.5635 1442.4500 1461.6135
December 1484.3560 1457.3211 1469.1066