2018 BOB to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BOB to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BOB to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 70.8307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 69.2985.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5321 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.8408 to the December average rate of 70.1290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.8307 was up 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.6301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BOB to AMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 69.7612, compared to 70.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2603 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1950 AMD (High: 70.6059 / Low: 69.4108). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3111 AMD (High: 69.6096 / Low: 69.2985).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2462 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 70.3752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.8260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5492 (+0.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.6059 | 69.4108 | 69.8408 |
| February | 69.9297 | 69.4317 | 69.6532 |
| March | 69.6096 | 69.2985 | 69.5226 |
| April | 70.2086 | 69.3500 | 69.6295 |
| May | 70.4495 | 69.5557 | 70.0598 |
| June | 70.1138 | 69.7159 | 69.8612 |
| July | 70.1326 | 69.4289 | 69.6975 |
| August | 70.0515 | 69.5200 | 69.7889 |
| September | 70.3229 | 69.4780 | 69.9597 |
| October | 70.4680 | 69.8665 | 70.1788 |
| November | 70.8307 | 70.0293 | 70.3752 |
| December | 70.4694 | 69.8249 | 70.1290 |