YEARLY HIGH
0.2923 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2867 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2897 BBD

2021 BOB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.2923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.2867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2903 to the December average rate of 0.2899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2923 was down 0.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2936, 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 1,461 BBD
2020 Average 1,449 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,434 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.79 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2904
0.2890
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 0.2897, compared to 0.2898 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) 0.2897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0041 BBD (High: 0.2923 / Low: 0.2882). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 0.2902 / Low: 0.2892).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.2898) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.04%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.2898
2020 Avg (May) 0.2900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2913 0.2891 0.2903
February 0.2902 0.2887 0.2895
March 0.2905 0.2884 0.2896
April 0.2906 0.2885 0.2897
May 0.2923 0.2882 0.2898
June 0.2901 0.2867 0.2891
July 0.2903 0.2888 0.2898
August 0.2902 0.2886 0.2897
September 0.2902 0.2892 0.2897
October 0.2902 0.2892 0.2897
November 0.2905 0.2891 0.2898
December 0.2909 0.2881 0.2899