YEARLY HIGH
0.2073 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1816 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1930 AUD

2021 BOB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.2073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1881 to the December average rate of 0.2026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2073 was down 18.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2528, 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 1,036 AUD
2020 Average 1,053 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 908 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.30 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2042
0.1850
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 0.1878, compared to 0.1981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0111 AUD (High: 0.2038 / Low: 0.1927). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 AUD (High: 0.1881 / Low: 0.1847).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2026) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+5.29%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2026
2020 Avg (December) 0.1924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1903 0.1862 0.1881
February 0.1904 0.1816 0.1866
March 0.1906 0.1850 0.1879
April 0.1904 0.1857 0.1882
May 0.1881 0.1847 0.1868
June 0.1936 0.1850 0.1893
July 0.1977 0.1921 0.1951
August 0.2031 0.1956 0.1985
September 0.2017 0.1943 0.1979
October 0.1994 0.1923 0.1957
November 0.2038 0.1927 0.1987
December 0.2073 0.1996 0.2026