YEARLY HIGH
3.4868 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.4240 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4562 BOB

2024 BBD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BBD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 3.4868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 3.4240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4544 to the December average rate of 3.4550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.4868 was down 0.01% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.4871, 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 17,434 BOB
2023 Average 17,269 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 17,120 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.28 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.4612
3.4518
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 3.4560, compared to 3.4563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0429 BOB (High: 3.4668 / Low: 3.4240). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 BOB (High: 3.4582 / Low: 3.4450).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 3.4563) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.4554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.03%).

2024 Avg (February) 3.4563
2023 Avg (February) 3.4554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4648 3.4454 3.4544
February 3.4868 3.4479 3.4563
March 3.4682 3.4396 3.4547
April 3.4761 3.4504 3.4604
May 3.4612 3.4367 3.4548
June 3.4777 3.4466 3.4554
July 3.4582 3.4450 3.4542
August 3.4668 3.4240 3.4526
September 3.4692 3.4465 3.4567
October 3.4697 3.4520 3.4596
November 3.4821 3.4394 3.4597
December 3.4665 3.4413 3.4550