YEARLY HIGH
0.1972 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1884 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1920 CAD

2019 BOB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1925 to the December average rate of 0.1905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1972 was down 0.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1974, 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 986 CAD
2018 Average 938 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 942 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.10 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1953
0.1890
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 0.1929, compared to 0.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0073 CAD (High: 0.1966 / Low: 0.1893). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CAD (High: 0.1959 / Low: 0.1940).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1925) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+7.05%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1925
2018 Avg (January) 0.1799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1972 0.1902 0.1925
February 0.1927 0.1895 0.1910
March 0.1948 0.1923 0.1935
April 0.1953 0.1924 0.1935
May 0.1959 0.1940 0.1948
June 0.1966 0.1893 0.1923
July 0.1909 0.1886 0.1895
August 0.1958 0.1911 0.1922
September 0.1930 0.1903 0.1916
October 0.1935 0.1888 0.1908
November 0.1924 0.1901 0.1915
December 0.1925 0.1884 0.1905