YEARLY HIGH
0.2918 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2870 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2894 BBD

2018 BOB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2894 to the December average rate of 0.2894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2918 was up 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2916, 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 1,459 BBD
2017 Average 1,441 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,435 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.56 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2898
0.2892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BBD 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 0.2894, compared to 0.2895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0046 BBD (High: 0.2917 / Low: 0.2870). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.2895 / Low: 0.2891).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2896
2017 Avg (November) 0.2881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2917 0.2870 0.2894
February 0.2895 0.2891 0.2894
March 0.2897 0.2885 0.2894
April 0.2906 0.2892 0.2895
May 0.2899 0.2884 0.2894
June 0.2898 0.2884 0.2893
July 0.2915 0.2887 0.2897
August 0.2905 0.2889 0.2896
September 0.2897 0.2874 0.2892
October 0.2908 0.2890 0.2895
November 0.2918 0.2886 0.2896
December 0.2896 0.2883 0.2894