YEARLY HIGH
3.3455 CZK
YEARLY LOW
2.9165 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1456 CZK

2018 BOB to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 3.3455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.9165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4290 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0170 to the December average rate of 3.2865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3455 was down 10.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7467, 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 16,728 CZK
2017 Average 16,835 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 14,583 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,145.06 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3378
2.9352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CZK 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 3.0492, compared to 3.2420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1743 CZK (High: 3.2523 / Low: 3.0780). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 CZK (High: 3.0043 / Low: 2.9572).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1743
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.3042) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1701 (+5.43%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.3042
2017 Avg (November) 3.1341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1016 2.9442 3.0170
February 3.0179 2.9165 2.9687
March 3.0043 2.9572 2.9823
April 3.0632 2.9529 2.9925
May 3.2523 3.0780 3.1377
June 3.2458 3.1517 3.1967
July 3.2462 3.1603 3.2015
August 3.2876 3.1715 3.2243
September 3.2138 3.1399 3.1818
October 3.3130 3.2237 3.2538
November 3.3455 3.2688 3.3042
December 3.3196 3.2431 3.2865