YEARLY HIGH
0.3127 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.2880 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3013 FJD

2018 BOB to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.3127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.2880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2924 to the December average rate of 0.3072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3127 was up 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3079, 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 1,563 FJD
2017 Average 1,484 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 1,440 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.32 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3123
0.2902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to FJD 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 0.2959, compared to 0.3068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0091 FJD (High: 0.2971 / Low: 0.2880). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 FJD (High: 0.3027 / Low: 0.2984).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3067) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3067
2017 Avg (November) 0.2986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2971 0.2880 0.2924
February 0.2943 0.2884 0.2921
March 0.2963 0.2905 0.2938
April 0.2994 0.2916 0.2954
May 0.3027 0.2984 0.3009
June 0.3048 0.2969 0.3007
July 0.3077 0.3013 0.3039
August 0.3090 0.3024 0.3056
September 0.3100 0.3042 0.3073
October 0.3126 0.3068 0.3104
November 0.3127 0.3042 0.3067
December 0.3105 0.3022 0.3072