YEARLY HIGH
26.0607 DJF
YEARLY LOW
25.5144 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.7371 DJF

2018 BOB to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 26.0607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 25.5144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5462 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8551 to the December average rate of 25.7582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.0607 was down 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.0923, 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 130,303 DJF
2017 Average 128,857 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 127,572 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,731.10 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.8804
25.5773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to DJF 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 25.7052, compared to 25.7690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3751 DJF (High: 26.0607 / Low: 25.6856). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1034 DJF (High: 25.6529 / Low: 25.5494).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3751
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1611 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 25.8551) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.8285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+0.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 25.8551
2017 Avg (January) 25.8285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0607 25.6856 25.8551
February 25.8401 25.6050 25.6940
March 25.6529 25.5494 25.6200
April 25.6456 25.5144 25.6025
May 25.7845 25.5460 25.7054
June 25.7962 25.6708 25.7541
July 25.9479 25.6927 25.7781
August 25.8645 25.7196 25.7774
September 25.8490 25.5840 25.7529
October 25.8802 25.7247 25.7669
November 25.9694 25.6897 25.7806
December 25.7791 25.6563 25.7582