YEARLY HIGH
0.3943 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3179 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3405 BRL

2014 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.3943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.3179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0764 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3441 to the December average rate of 0.3828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3943 was up 11.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3529, 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 1,971 BRL
2013 Average 1,555 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,590 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 381.77 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3890
0.3153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BRL 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 0.3322, compared to 0.3489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0322 BRL (High: 0.3538 / Low: 0.3216). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BRL (High: 0.3241 / Low: 0.3195).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.3828) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0433 (+12.75%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.3828
2013 Avg (December) 0.3395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3523 0.3390 0.3441
February 0.3521 0.3367 0.3448
March 0.3416 0.3268 0.3365
April 0.3293 0.3179 0.3230
May 0.3241 0.3195 0.3214
June 0.3297 0.3180 0.3232
July 0.3268 0.3188 0.3218
August 0.3316 0.3233 0.3279
September 0.3538 0.3216 0.3377
October 0.3631 0.3459 0.3544
November 0.3777 0.3577 0.3687
December 0.3943 0.3699 0.3828