2014 BOB to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BOB to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BOB to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 6.2913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 5.4857.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8056 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5100 to the December average rate of 6.2393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.2913 was up 13.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.5281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BOB to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6100, compared to 5.9389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3288 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.5451 GMD (High: 6.2526 / Low: 5.7075). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 GMD (High: 5.7670 / Low: 5.7334).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 6.2420) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2412 (+24.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5290 | 5.4857 | 5.5100 |
| February | 5.5571 | 5.5018 | 5.5220 |
| March | 5.5408 | 5.5014 | 5.5165 |
| April | 5.7450 | 5.5072 | 5.6257 |
| May | 5.7694 | 5.7211 | 5.7404 |
| June | 5.7821 | 5.7230 | 5.7456 |
| July | 5.7621 | 5.6907 | 5.7341 |
| August | 5.7670 | 5.7334 | 5.7491 |
| September | 5.7845 | 5.6989 | 5.7362 |
| October | 6.2526 | 5.7075 | 5.9327 |
| November | 6.2913 | 6.2310 | 6.2420 |
| December | 6.2579 | 6.2083 | 6.2393 |