YEARLY HIGH
1.3826 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2532 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2990 BWP

2014 BOB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.3826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1.2532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1294 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2917 to the December average rate of 1.3684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3826 was up 9.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.2683, 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 6,913 BWP
2013 Average 6,046 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,266 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 646.84 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3793
1.2486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BWP 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 1.2797, compared to 1.3183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0616 BWP (High: 1.3213 / Low: 1.2597). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 BWP (High: 1.2666 / Low: 1.2532).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0616
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3684) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1093 (+8.68%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3684
2013 Avg (December) 1.2591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3213 1.2597 1.2917
February 1.3204 1.2775 1.3003
March 1.2914 1.2681 1.2799
April 1.2767 1.2565 1.2679
May 1.2666 1.2532 1.2595
June 1.2866 1.2626 1.2787
July 1.2852 1.2708 1.2789
August 1.2902 1.2760 1.2844
September 1.3392 1.2869 1.3151
October 1.3423 1.3154 1.3270
November 1.3483 1.3208 1.3360
December 1.3826 1.3348 1.3684