YEARLY HIGH
0.1537 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1231 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1278 BOB

2020 SDG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.1231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1526 to the December average rate of 0.1247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1537 was up 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 769 BOB
2019 Average 753 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 616 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.01 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1554
0.1219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1309, compared to 0.1248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0149 BOB (High: 0.1413 / Low: 0.1264). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1248).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1526) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+5.11%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1526
2019 Avg (January) 0.1452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1537 0.1413 0.1526
February 0.1413 0.1264 0.1336
March 0.1264 0.1231 0.1247
April 0.1252 0.1236 0.1247
May 0.1250 0.1239 0.1247
June 0.1252 0.1248 0.1250
July 0.1252 0.1246 0.1249
August 0.1252 0.1245 0.1248
September 0.1250 0.1246 0.1248
October 0.1252 0.1247 0.1249
November 0.1251 0.1244 0.1247
December 0.1254 0.1242 0.1247