YEARLY HIGH
0.2941 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2876 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2894 BBD

2019 BOB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.2941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.2876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2895 to the December average rate of 0.2893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2941 was up 0.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2918, 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 1,470 BBD
2018 Average 1,447 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,438 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.61 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2897
0.2891
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 0.2894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

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

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0050 BBD (High: 0.2941 / Low: 0.2891). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.2895 / Low: 0.2890).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, 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 (August 2019: 0.2896) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2896
2018 Avg (August) 0.2896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2908 0.2884 0.2895
February 0.2895 0.2890 0.2894
March 0.2902 0.2887 0.2895
April 0.2901 0.2876 0.2892
May 0.2900 0.2890 0.2895
June 0.2909 0.2887 0.2894
July 0.2895 0.2882 0.2893
August 0.2941 0.2891 0.2896
September 0.2919 0.2886 0.2894
October 0.2903 0.2890 0.2893
November 0.2898 0.2891 0.2893
December 0.2898 0.2890 0.2893