YEARLY HIGH
0.1083 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1002 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1040 XDR

2020 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.1083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1048 to the December average rate of 0.1008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1083 was up 0.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1073, 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 541 XDR
2019 Average 523 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 501 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.18 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1069
0.1003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XDR 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 0.1056, compared to 0.1025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0046 XDR (High: 0.1083 / Low: 0.1037). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.1029 / Low: 0.1023).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1058) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.98%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1058
2019 Avg (March) 0.1038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1052 0.1041 0.1048
February 0.1061 0.1050 0.1056
March 0.1083 0.1037 0.1058
April 0.1068 0.1059 0.1063
May 0.1067 0.1058 0.1063
June 0.1056 0.1044 0.1049
July 0.1052 0.1026 0.1042
August 0.1029 0.1023 0.1026
September 0.1032 0.1019 0.1025
October 0.1028 0.1021 0.1025
November 0.1027 0.1015 0.1020
December 0.1016 0.1002 0.1008