YEARLY HIGH
0.1461 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1434 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1449 BMD

2021 BOB to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.1461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1451 to the December average rate of 0.1449, 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 0.1461 was down 0.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1468, 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 731 BMD
2020 Average 724 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 717 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.90 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1452
0.1445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BMD 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 0.1448, compared to 0.1449 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) 0.1448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 BMD (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BMD (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1446).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.1449) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1450), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.04%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.1449
2020 Avg (May) 0.1450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1457 0.1445 0.1451
February 0.1451 0.1444 0.1447
March 0.1453 0.1442 0.1448
April 0.1453 0.1443 0.1448
May 0.1461 0.1441 0.1449
June 0.1451 0.1434 0.1446
July 0.1451 0.1444 0.1449
August 0.1451 0.1443 0.1449
September 0.1451 0.1446 0.1449
October 0.1451 0.1446 0.1448
November 0.1452 0.1445 0.1449
December 0.1454 0.1440 0.1449