YEARLY HIGH
0.5367 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.5265 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5321 AED

2021 BOB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.5367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.5265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5331 to the December average rate of 0.5323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5367 was down 0.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5392, 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 2,684 AED
2020 Average 2,661 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,633 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.06 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5333
0.5307
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 0.5320, compared to 0.5322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0075 AED (High: 0.5367 / Low: 0.5293). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 AED (High: 0.5329 / Low: 0.5311).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.5323) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5325), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.04%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.5323
2020 Avg (May) 0.5325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5350 0.5308 0.5331
February 0.5329 0.5303 0.5317
March 0.5336 0.5297 0.5318
April 0.5337 0.5299 0.5320
May 0.5367 0.5293 0.5323
June 0.5328 0.5265 0.5310
July 0.5331 0.5303 0.5322
August 0.5330 0.5301 0.5321
September 0.5330 0.5312 0.5321
October 0.5329 0.5311 0.5320
November 0.5335 0.5309 0.5323
December 0.5342 0.5290 0.5323