YEARLY HIGH
132.8171 CDF
YEARLY LOW
121.7886 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.7419 CDF

2010 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 132.8171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 121.7886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0285 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.4846 to the December average rate of 128.8353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 664,085 CDF
Yearly Average 638,709 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 608,943 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,142.30 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

129.8462
125.4518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CDF 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 127.7108, compared to 127.7729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.7108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.7729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 11.0285 CDF (High: 132.8171 / Low: 121.7886). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9738 CDF (High: 128.6863 / Low: 126.7125).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.0285
July Spread (Stable) ±1.9738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.3369 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 128.0861.

2010 Avg (May) 128.0861
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.7584 126.7189 127.4846
February 129.0807 124.4793 128.2438
March 131.0367 125.9607 129.4800
April 127.2301 122.8900 126.1431
May 132.8171 121.7886 128.0861
June 128.2802 125.3309 126.8271
July 128.6863 126.7125 127.2906
August 128.4216 126.2515 127.0964
September 127.3318 125.3437 125.8180
October 130.2121 127.1520 128.6035
November 130.3892 128.1452 128.9939
December 131.0476 126.2597 128.8353