2019 BOB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

244.2345 CDF

YEARLY LOW

235.0806 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

239.1475 CDF

2019 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 244.2345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 235.0806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1539 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.6344 to the December average rate of 242.7961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 244.2345 was up 1.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 240.0905, 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 1,221,173 CDF

2018 Average 1,171,841 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,175,403 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,769.42 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

243.4123

236.0182

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 237.4818, compared to 240.8133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.4818

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 240.8133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 3.5147 CDF (High: 244.2345 / Low: 240.7198). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2744 CDF (High: 241.6023 / Low: 240.3279).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.5147

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3246 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 242.7961) against the same month in 2018 (average: 235.2135), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5826 (+3.22%).

2019 Avg (December) 242.7961

2018 Avg (December) 235.2135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	238.2036	235.1735	236.6344
February	238.1428	235.7619	236.9843
March	238.5185	235.9473	236.9330
April	238.1985	235.0806	236.9526
May	239.3601	236.6289	238.0072
June	240.2971	238.2707	239.3790
July	241.2939	238.7938	240.1590
August	241.2988	239.1289	239.9652
September	241.6023	240.3279	240.8207
October	241.0153	239.7246	240.4961
November	241.1400	239.3043	240.6428
December	244.2345	240.7198	242.7961