YEARLY HIGH
1.0607 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.9598 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0008 BOB

2020 CNY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.0607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.9598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1009 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9987 to the December average rate of 1.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0607 was up 2.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,517 BOB
2019 Average 25,018 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 23,996 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,521.40 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0624
0.9627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BOB 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 0.9815, compared to 1.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0354 BOB (High: 0.9953 / Low: 0.9598). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 BOB (High: 0.9797 / Low: 0.9693).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0541) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0682 (+6.92%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0541
2019 Avg (December) 0.9859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0085 0.9912 0.9987
February 0.9968 0.9815 0.9884
March 0.9953 0.9598 0.9803
April 0.9797 0.9693 0.9751
May 0.9764 0.9627 0.9710
June 0.9801 0.9684 0.9755
July 0.9911 0.9770 0.9852
August 1.0059 0.9884 0.9962
September 1.0213 1.0090 1.0134
October 1.0389 1.0159 1.0270
November 1.0534 1.0316 1.0447
December 1.0607 1.0489 1.0541