2021 BOB to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 16.7349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.8968.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8381 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0632 to the December average rate of 16.4988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.7349 was up 3.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.2249, 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 2021.
BOB to JPY 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 15.6042, compared to 16.2097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6055 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.5753 JPY (High: 16.0323 / Low: 15.4570). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1726 JPY (High: 15.9214 / Low: 15.7488).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 16.5201) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.1217), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3983 (+9.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1841 | 14.8968 | 15.0632 |
| February | 15.4642 | 15.1314 | 15.2637 |
| March | 16.0323 | 15.4570 | 15.7543 |
| April | 16.0548 | 15.6004 | 15.7999 |
| May | 15.9214 | 15.7488 | 15.8227 |
| June | 16.0891 | 15.6791 | 15.9215 |
| July | 16.1458 | 15.7972 | 15.9754 |
| August | 16.0371 | 15.7845 | 15.9141 |
| September | 16.2091 | 15.8189 | 15.9589 |
| October | 16.5911 | 16.0715 | 16.3908 |
| November | 16.7349 | 16.3535 | 16.5201 |
| December | 16.6906 | 16.3505 | 16.4988 |