YEARLY HIGH
1.5398 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1490 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3811 BBD

2020 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.1490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3908 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3732 to the December average rate of 1.5079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5398 was up 5.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,699 BBD
2019 Average 6,954 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,745 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,954.07 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5343
1.2171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.3153, compared to 1.4468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1811 BBD (High: 1.3301 / Low: 1.1490). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 BBD (High: 1.4483 / Low: 1.4058).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1811
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0890 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.5079) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1301 (+9.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.5079
2019 Avg (December) 1.3778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4040 1.3388 1.3732
February 1.3503 1.3017 1.3325
March 1.3301 1.1490 1.2435
April 1.3108 1.1984 1.2603
May 1.3336 1.2754 1.3030
June 1.4047 1.3568 1.3791
July 1.4404 1.3822 1.4052
August 1.4755 1.4232 1.4408
September 1.4754 1.4054 1.4452
October 1.4483 1.4058 1.4258
November 1.4802 1.4016 1.4562
December 1.5398 1.4761 1.5079