YEARLY HIGH
2.4597 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.1310 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2835 BBD

2020 EUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.4597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2.1310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3287 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2207 to the December average rate of 2.4346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4597 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,299 BBD
2019 Average 11,199 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,655 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,643.43 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4607
2.1474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to BBD 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 2.2049, compared to 2.3621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1489 BBD (High: 2.2799 / Low: 2.1310). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 BBD (High: 2.3725 / Low: 2.3351).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1489
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.4346) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2122 (+9.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.4346
2019 Avg (December) 2.2224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2438 2.2028 2.2207
February 2.2189 2.1576 2.1834
March 2.2799 2.1310 2.2149
April 2.1967 2.1549 2.1735
May 2.2232 2.1598 2.1860
June 2.2734 2.2251 2.2508
July 2.3744 2.2475 2.2919
August 2.3893 2.3470 2.3661
September 2.3845 2.3262 2.3573
October 2.3725 2.3351 2.3535
November 2.3944 2.3283 2.3693
December 2.4597 2.4142 2.4346