YEARLY HIGH
0.0989 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0913 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0948 GBP

2015 BOB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 18, dropping to 0.0913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0954 to the December average rate of 0.0966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0989 was up 6.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0932, 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 495 GBP
2014 Average 439 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 456 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.31 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0973
0.0926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GBP 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 0.0950, compared to 0.0945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.0989 / Low: 0.0939). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 GBP (High: 0.0944 / Low: 0.0925).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.0969) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+12.17%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.0969
2014 Avg (April) 0.0864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0966 0.0929 0.0954
February 0.0962 0.0932 0.0944
March 0.0982 0.0938 0.0967
April 0.0989 0.0939 0.0969
May 0.0959 0.0917 0.0937
June 0.0952 0.0913 0.0930
July 0.0944 0.0925 0.0932
August 0.0943 0.0921 0.0931
September 0.0958 0.0929 0.0944
October 0.0957 0.0935 0.0944
November 0.0964 0.0938 0.0954
December 0.0982 0.0951 0.0966