2019 BOB to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1203 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.1073 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1134 GBP

2019 BOB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.1203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1122 to the December average rate of 0.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1203 was up 3.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1159, 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 602 GBP

2018 Average 543 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 537 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.97 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1201

0.1090

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 0.1119, compared to 0.1149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0070 GBP (High: 0.1184 / Low: 0.1114). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.1132 / Low: 0.1117).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1191) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+5.89%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1191

2018 Avg (August) 0.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1156	0.1096	0.1122
February	0.1130	0.1086	0.1112
March	0.1117	0.1087	0.1099
April	0.1123	0.1098	0.1110
May	0.1148	0.1099	0.1126
June	0.1152	0.1135	0.1141
July	0.1190	0.1140	0.1160
August	0.1203	0.1178	0.1191
September	0.1197	0.1155	0.1171
October	0.1184	0.1114	0.1143
November	0.1132	0.1117	0.1123
December	0.1122	0.1073	0.1103