YEARLY HIGH
3.4879 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.4215 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4517 BOB

2021 BBD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 3.4879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 3.4215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0663 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4452 to the December average rate of 3.4501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.4879 was up 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.4702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,439 BOB
2020 Average 17,256 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 17,108 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.70 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.4604
3.4438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 3.4524, compared to 3.4510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0482 BOB (High: 3.4697 / Low: 3.4215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 BOB (High: 3.4578 / Low: 3.4464).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 3.4590) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.4542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.14%).

2021 Avg (June) 3.4590
2020 Avg (June) 3.4542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4595 3.4329 3.4452
February 3.4632 3.4463 3.4543
March 3.4669 3.4420 3.4535
April 3.4658 3.4411 3.4524
May 3.4697 3.4215 3.4503
June 3.4879 3.4469 3.4590
July 3.4631 3.4452 3.4511
August 3.4648 3.4456 3.4514
September 3.4573 3.4457 3.4513
October 3.4578 3.4464 3.4519
November 3.4595 3.4426 3.4501
December 3.4715 3.4381 3.4501