YEARLY HIGH
0.2023 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1678 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1851 CAD

2015 BOB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.2023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1749 to the December average rate of 0.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2023 was up 20.01% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1686, 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 1,011 CAD
2014 Average 799 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 839 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.18 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2011
0.1725
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 0.1788, compared to 0.1915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0163 CAD (High: 0.1841 / Low: 0.1678). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 CAD (High: 0.1942 / Low: 0.1907).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1987) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+18.92%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1987
2014 Avg (December) 0.1671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1841 0.1678 0.1749
February 0.1835 0.1794 0.1811
March 0.1852 0.1800 0.1826
April 0.1828 0.1743 0.1790
May 0.1803 0.1734 0.1764
June 0.1811 0.1773 0.1790
July 0.1891 0.1816 0.1860
August 0.1933 0.1888 0.1906
September 0.1942 0.1907 0.1921
October 0.1923 0.1866 0.1891
November 0.1937 0.1893 0.1923
December 0.2023 0.1934 0.1987