YEARLY HIGH
0.5401 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.5281 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5315 AED

2019 BOB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.5401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.5281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5317 to the December average rate of 0.5314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5401 was up 0.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5358, 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 2,700 AED
2018 Average 2,658 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,641 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.81 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5320
0.5310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AED 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 0.5315, compared to 0.5315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0092 AED (High: 0.5401 / Low: 0.5309). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AED (High: 0.5317 / Low: 0.5309).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.5319) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.5319
2018 Avg (August) 0.5318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5341 0.5296 0.5317
February 0.5317 0.5309 0.5314
March 0.5330 0.5303 0.5318
April 0.5328 0.5281 0.5311
May 0.5326 0.5308 0.5316
June 0.5342 0.5303 0.5315
July 0.5318 0.5294 0.5314
August 0.5401 0.5309 0.5319
September 0.5361 0.5301 0.5315
October 0.5331 0.5307 0.5313
November 0.5322 0.5309 0.5313
December 0.5322 0.5308 0.5314