2020 USD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9404 BOB

YEARLY LOW

6.8114 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.9025 BOB

2020 USD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the USD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.9404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 6.8114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1290 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9152 to the December average rate of 6.8939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.9404 was down 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.9551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,702 BOB

2019 Average 34,555 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 34,057 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 645.03 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.9179

6.8850

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.9031, compared to 6.9020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9031

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1102 BOB (High: 6.9216 / Low: 6.8114). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 BOB (High: 6.9187 / Low: 6.9060).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1102

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6.9152) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.9085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+0.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 6.9152

2019 Avg (January) 6.9085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9404	6.8983	6.9152
February	6.9187	6.9060	6.9148
March	6.9216	6.8114	6.8877
April	6.9255	6.8358	6.8948
May	6.9136	6.8504	6.8975
June	6.9200	6.9019	6.9083
July	6.9229	6.8880	6.9065
August	6.9248	6.8843	6.9038
September	6.9119	6.8931	6.9051
October	6.9168	6.8951	6.9050
November	6.9207	6.8857	6.8975
December	6.9282	6.8665	6.8939