YEARLY HIGH
75.5086 SYP
YEARLY LOW
73.9114 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.3581 SYP

2020 BOB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 75.5086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 73.9114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5972 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.4706 to the December average rate of 74.3954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 75.5086 was down 0.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 75.7011, 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 377,543 SYP
2019 Average 372,644 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 369,557 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,986.14 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

74.8031
74.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SYP 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 74.4798, compared to 74.2364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.4798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.2364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1266 SYP (High: 75.5086 / Low: 74.3820). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1281 SYP (High: 74.5658 / Low: 74.4377).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1266
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 74.7374) against the same month in 2019 (average: 74.5532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1842 (+0.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 74.7374
2019 Avg (March) 74.5532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.6613 74.2073 74.4706
February 74.5658 74.4377 74.4796
March 75.5086 74.3820 74.7374
April 75.0359 74.1757 74.4737
May 74.9881 74.2090 74.4179
June 74.4568 74.1595 74.2998
July 74.5168 73.9565 74.2583
August 74.3463 73.9114 74.1349
September 74.2533 73.9745 74.0803
October 74.3199 74.0865 74.2010
November 74.4921 74.0668 74.3489
December 74.6974 74.0225 74.3954