YEARLY HIGH
6152.9374 IRR
YEARLY LOW
6035.9084 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6106.7102 IRR

2021 BOB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 6152.9374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 6035.9084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.0290 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6111.2236 to the December average rate of 6124.8935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6152.9374 was down 35.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 9590.5969, 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 30,764,687 IRR
2020 Average 30,550,410 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 30,179,542 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,145.22 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6128.6833
6083.2056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to IRR 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 6098.1747, compared to 6115.2457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6098.1747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6115.2457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 85.4651 IRR (High: 6152.9374 / Low: 6067.4724). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.8905 IRR (High: 6126.8553 / Low: 6104.9648).

May Spread (Volatile) ±85.4651
September Spread (Stable) ±21.8905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.5801 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.5801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 6101.8723) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6105.8863), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0140 (-0.07%).

2021 Avg (May) 6101.8723
2020 Avg (May) 6105.8863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6132.6595 6085.3536 6111.2236
February 6108.6446 6078.9040 6094.6435
March 6116.3701 6072.3525 6096.2879
April 6117.8836 6074.4296 6098.0256
May 6152.9374 6067.4724 6101.8723
June 6107.6664 6035.9084 6086.9955
July 6117.4913 6086.3732 6104.6347
August 6126.7236 6083.3606 6109.4976
September 6126.8553 6104.9648 6114.0647
October 6128.0163 6101.3920 6114.8808
November 6140.0153 6106.3588 6123.5029
December 6148.0339 6085.2903 6124.8935