YEARLY HIGH
0.1686 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1536 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1598 CAD

2014 BOB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1580 to the December average rate of 0.1671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1686 was up 9.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1546, 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 843 CAD
2013 Average 742 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 768 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.86 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1682
0.1542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CAD 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 0.1587, compared to 0.1610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0079 CAD (High: 0.1615 / Low: 0.1536). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CAD (High: 0.1588 / Low: 0.1570).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1671) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+8.55%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1671
2013 Avg (December) 0.1539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1615 0.1536 0.1580
February 0.1612 0.1586 0.1600
March 0.1625 0.1595 0.1607
April 0.1597 0.1578 0.1591
May 0.1589 0.1567 0.1576
June 0.1583 0.1544 0.1567
July 0.1577 0.1539 0.1554
August 0.1588 0.1570 0.1581
September 0.1620 0.1562 0.1592
October 0.1639 0.1612 0.1624
November 0.1652 0.1627 0.1639
December 0.1686 0.1641 0.1671