YEARLY HIGH
0.0632 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0508 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0575 BBD

2020 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0624 to the December average rate of 0.0517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0632 was down 11.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 316 BBD
2019 Average 343 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 254 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.76 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0635
0.0506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0607, compared to 0.0543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0019 BBD (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0525). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0621).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0623) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-11.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0623
2019 Avg (February) 0.0702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0626 0.0621 0.0624
February 0.0632 0.0616 0.0623
March 0.0618 0.0605 0.0613
April 0.0615 0.0598 0.0605
May 0.0602 0.0585 0.0593
June 0.0588 0.0571 0.0581
July 0.0575 0.0567 0.0568
August 0.0572 0.0553 0.0560
September 0.0555 0.0543 0.0546
October 0.0544 0.0525 0.0538
November 0.0540 0.0523 0.0528
December 0.0523 0.0508 0.0517