YEARLY HIGH
0.1458 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.0850 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1418 BSD

2026 BOB to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.0850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1446 to the December average rate of 0.1246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1458 was down 0.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1470, 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 729 BSD
2025 Average 723 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 425 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.01 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1468
0.1226
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB to BSD 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 0.1447, compared to 0.1246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0595 BSD (High: 0.1445 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BSD (High: 0.1450 / Low: 0.1447).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1446) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.03%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1446
2025 Avg (January) 0.1446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1458 0.1441 0.1446
February 0.1452 0.1436 0.1447
March 0.1455 0.1440 0.1447
April 0.1450 0.1441 0.1447
May 0.1450 0.1447 0.1447
June 0.1449 0.1442 0.1446
July 0.1445 0.0850 0.1246