2020 XCD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5681 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.5204 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5541 BOB

2020 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.5681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.5204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5588 to the December average rate of 2.5509, 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 2.5681 was down 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,841 BOB

2019 Average 12,786 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,602 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5598

2.5476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.5543, compared to 2.5539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5543

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0408 BOB (High: 2.5611 / Low: 2.5204). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BOB (High: 2.5600 / Low: 2.5554).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.5588) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.5588

2019 Avg (January) 2.5563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5681	2.5525	2.5588
February	2.5600	2.5554	2.5586
March	2.5611	2.5204	2.5486
April	2.5626	2.5294	2.5512
May	2.5582	2.5348	2.5522
June	2.5606	2.5539	2.5562
July	2.5616	2.5487	2.5556
August	2.5623	2.5473	2.5546
September	2.5575	2.5506	2.5550
October	2.5594	2.5513	2.5550
November	2.5608	2.5478	2.5522
December	2.5636	2.5408	2.5509