2019 BOB to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BOB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BOB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1385.1369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1305.5475.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.5895 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1326.0668 to the December average rate of 1371.3823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1385.1369 was up 3.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 1336.5701, 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 2019.
BOB to GNF 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 1328.0256, compared to 1343.0408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.0152 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 73.2262 GNF (High: 1378.7737 / Low: 1305.5475). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4253 GNF (High: 1344.6421 / Low: 1334.2167).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5416 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1371.3823) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1324.6211), the exchange rate shifted by +46.7612 (+3.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1333.0383 | 1314.1265 | 1326.0668 |
| February | 1335.3744 | 1318.6962 | 1327.2893 |
| March | 1337.6715 | 1320.2242 | 1329.3227 |
| April | 1335.4338 | 1319.7912 | 1326.7810 |
| May | 1340.4008 | 1321.9231 | 1329.5951 |
| June | 1338.2811 | 1322.0396 | 1329.0986 |
| July | 1336.8100 | 1320.8476 | 1331.9370 |
| August | 1339.4247 | 1327.2502 | 1331.8175 |
| September | 1337.1575 | 1325.2732 | 1334.0487 |
| October | 1344.6421 | 1334.2167 | 1336.8430 |
| November | 1378.7737 | 1305.5475 | 1352.2165 |
| December | 1385.1369 | 1361.4811 | 1371.3823 |