YEARLY HIGH
0.8889 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8337 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8690 BBD

2020 TOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.8889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.8337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8708 to the December average rate of 0.8757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8889 was down 1.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,444 BBD
2019 Average 4,366 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,168 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.08 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8837
0.8488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.8649, compared to 0.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0329 BBD (High: 0.8666 / Low: 0.8337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BBD (High: 0.8658 / Low: 0.8618).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.8808) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.76%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.8808
2019 Avg (June) 0.8741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8763 0.8634 0.8708
February 0.8658 0.8618 0.8634
March 0.8666 0.8337 0.8517
April 0.8670 0.8472 0.8563
May 0.8737 0.8598 0.8665
June 0.8889 0.8715 0.8808
July 0.8815 0.8737 0.8772
August 0.8825 0.8736 0.8770
September 0.8839 0.8638 0.8755
October 0.8684 0.8598 0.8643
November 0.8745 0.8596 0.8692
December 0.8795 0.8728 0.8757