YEARLY HIGH
3349.9525 STD
YEARLY LOW
3207.3269 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3270.6110 STD

2023 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 3349.9525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 3207.3269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.6257 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3303.0102 to the December average rate of 3220.9490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3349.9525 was down 2.89% compared to the 2022 peak of 3449.7617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,749,763 STD
2022 Average 16,082,699 STD
Yearly Trough Low 16,036,634 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 713,128.47 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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BOB to STD 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 3304.1658, compared to 3237.0562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 67.1096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3304.1658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3237.0562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 123.5997 STD (High: 3334.5923 / Low: 3210.9926). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.0764 STD (High: 3314.1851 / Low: 3300.1087).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą123.5997
January Spread (Stable) Âą14.0764

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 71.4134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -71.4134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 3307.6620) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3111.6232), the exchange rate shifted by +196.0388 (+6.30%).

2023 Avg (March) 3307.6620
2022 Avg (March) 3111.6232

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Month High Low Average
January 3314.1851 3300.1087 3303.0102
February 3321.7481 3272.5941 3302.6592
March 3349.9525 3293.0537 3307.6620
April 3325.9153 3288.2662 3303.6763
May 3313.2036 3296.6757 3304.4017
June 3323.4585 3290.6119 3303.5851
July 3334.5923 3210.9926 3296.0683
August 3247.4519 3212.2512 3224.6549
September 3236.1516 3217.6549 3225.3431
October 3238.8644 3217.6549 3226.9307
November 3251.2588 3221.6438 3228.3910
December 3227.0581 3207.3269 3220.9490