YEARLY HIGH
10.7562 INR
YEARLY LOW
9.1396 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8977 INR

2018 BOB to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 10.7562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 9.1396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6166 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2082 to the December average rate of 10.2358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7562 was up 8.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.8931, 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 53,781 INR
2017 Average 46,922 INR
Yearly Trough Low 45,698 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,083.15 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.8033
9.0632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to INR 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 9.5046, compared to 10.2907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5342 INR (High: 10.6204 / Low: 10.0862). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0803 INR (High: 9.4453 / Low: 9.3650).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5342
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0803

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2543 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 10.6583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4084), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2499 (+13.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 10.6583
2017 Avg (October) 9.4084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2995 9.1396 9.2082
February 9.4443 9.2478 9.3261
March 9.4453 9.3650 9.4105
April 9.6841 9.3873 9.5052
May 9.9063 9.6455 9.7710
June 9.9732 9.6532 9.8069
July 10.0490 9.8980 9.9479
August 10.2828 9.8774 10.0688
September 10.5472 10.2243 10.4295
October 10.7562 10.5797 10.6583
November 10.6204 10.0862 10.4040
December 10.4991 10.0634 10.2358