2020 BOB to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |