2020 BOB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 85.1732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 83.4622.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7109 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.9203 to the December average rate of 84.2735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 85.1732 was up 0.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 84.7095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BOB to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 84.2009, compared to 84.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0631 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.5145 SOS (High: 85.0501 / Low: 83.5356). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6765 SOS (High: 84.4691 / Low: 83.7926).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3353 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 84.5477) against the same month in 2019 (average: 83.9759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5718 (+0.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.7521 | 83.4622 | 83.9203 |
| February | 84.9266 | 83.6599 | 84.2591 |
| March | 85.1732 | 84.0174 | 84.5477 |
| April | 85.1370 | 83.8537 | 84.2124 |
| May | 84.5457 | 83.7817 | 84.1741 |
| June | 84.4691 | 83.7926 | 84.0917 |
| July | 84.5502 | 83.7864 | 84.0793 |
| August | 84.5502 | 83.7743 | 83.9411 |
| September | 84.6565 | 83.7743 | 84.1255 |
| October | 84.5897 | 83.7154 | 84.1532 |
| November | 84.6684 | 83.7964 | 84.2539 |
| December | 85.0501 | 83.5356 | 84.2735 |