YEARLY HIGH
0.0662 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0618 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0640 BOB

2018 ALL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0631 to the December average rate of 0.0637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0662 was up 4.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 331 BOB
2017 Average 292 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 309 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0658
0.0627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.0644, compared to 0.0635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 BOB (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0618). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0637).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0656) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+19.53%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0656
2017 Avg (April) 0.0549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0644 0.0618 0.0631
February 0.0652 0.0634 0.0643
March 0.0657 0.0639 0.0650
April 0.0662 0.0649 0.0656
May 0.0651 0.0632 0.0644
June 0.0656 0.0633 0.0640
July 0.0644 0.0637 0.0640
August 0.0642 0.0623 0.0634
September 0.0644 0.0632 0.0637
October 0.0639 0.0627 0.0634
November 0.0635 0.0625 0.0630
December 0.0644 0.0630 0.0637