YEARLY HIGH
0.2192 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1992 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2081 AUD

2019 BOB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.2192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2023 to the December average rate of 0.2100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2192 was up 6.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2058, 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 1,096 AUD
2018 Average 970 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 996 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.07 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2151
0.2012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AUD 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 0.2049, compared to 0.2114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0099 AUD (High: 0.2091 / Low: 0.1992). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 AUD (High: 0.2061 / Low: 0.2029).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2139) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1976), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+8.26%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2139
2018 Avg (August) 0.1976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2091 0.1992 0.2023
February 0.2048 0.1995 0.2025
March 0.2061 0.2029 0.2044
April 0.2063 0.2012 0.2033
May 0.2109 0.2061 0.2084
June 0.2108 0.2059 0.2082
July 0.2113 0.2047 0.2073
August 0.2192 0.2123 0.2139
September 0.2152 0.2105 0.2126
October 0.2164 0.2096 0.2127
November 0.2143 0.2091 0.2119
December 0.2142 0.2065 0.2100