YEARLY HIGH
0.2499 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2342 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2430 BBD

2020 SBD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.2499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2415 to the December average rate of 0.2487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2499 was down 0.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,250 BBD
2019 Average 1,220 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,171 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.75 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2496
0.2389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2410, compared to 0.2450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0083 BBD (High: 0.2425 / Low: 0.2342). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BBD (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2392).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.2478) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+2.49%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.2478
2019 Avg (November) 0.2418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2452 0.2399 0.2415
February 0.2432 0.2419 0.2423
March 0.2425 0.2342 0.2416
April 0.2411 0.2398 0.2406
May 0.2419 0.2386 0.2402
June 0.2403 0.2392 0.2398
July 0.2427 0.2389 0.2404
August 0.2431 0.2419 0.2423
September 0.2459 0.2420 0.2445
October 0.2475 0.2449 0.2462
November 0.2499 0.2469 0.2478
December 0.2499 0.2475 0.2487