2018 BOB to ALL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1858 ALL

YEARLY LOW

15.1064 ALL

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.6379 ALL

2018 BOB to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 16.1858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 15.1064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0794 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8384 to the December average rate of 15.7008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1858 was down 14.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.8224, 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 80,929 ALL

2017 Average 85,756 ALL

Yearly Trough Low 75,532 ALL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,396.82 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.9405

15.1880

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to ALL 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 15.5347, compared to 15.7412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6664 ALL (High: 16.1858 / Low: 15.5193). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1823 ALL (High: 15.7012 / Low: 15.5189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6664

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1823

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2845 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 15.8384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.5381), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6996 (-14.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 15.8384

2017 Avg (January) 18.5381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.1858	15.5193	15.8384
February	15.7686	15.3414	15.5539
March	15.6472	15.2113	15.3937
April	15.4072	15.1064	15.2507
May	15.8273	15.3667	15.5395
June	15.7891	15.2385	15.6318
July	15.7012	15.5189	15.6170
August	16.0423	15.5748	15.7717
September	15.8154	15.5325	15.7038
October	15.9466	15.6539	15.7760
November	15.9950	15.7472	15.8778
December	15.8788	15.5263	15.7008