YEARLY HIGH
2.8888 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.6962 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7858 BBD

2020 XDR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.8888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 2.6962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1926 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7600 to the December average rate of 2.8770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8888 was up 3.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,444 BBD
2019 Average 13,840 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 13,481 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 963.04 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8919
2.7126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.7430, compared to 2.8287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0970 BBD (High: 2.7932 / Low: 2.6962). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BBD (High: 2.8311 / Low: 2.8192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0970
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.8770) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1189 (+4.31%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.8770
2019 Avg (December) 2.7581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7690 2.7504 2.7600
February 2.7531 2.7234 2.7387
March 2.7932 2.6962 2.7442
April 2.7401 2.7166 2.7276
May 2.7421 2.7175 2.7283
June 2.7732 2.7437 2.7593
July 2.8195 2.7518 2.7789
August 2.8384 2.8128 2.8233
September 2.8431 2.8070 2.8247
October 2.8311 2.8192 2.8255
November 2.8551 2.8212 2.8427
December 2.8888 2.8588 2.8770