YEARLY HIGH
23.4921 JPY
YEARLY LOW
13.6487 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5180 JPY

2026 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 23.4921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 13.6487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8434 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6634 to the December average rate of 20.2340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.4921 was up 2.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.8872, 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 117,460 JPY
2025 Average 108,239 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 68,243 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,217.02 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.5544
19.9321
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.8987, compared to 20.2340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 9.8434 JPY (High: 23.4921 / Low: 13.6487). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2722 JPY (High: 23.1830 / Low: 22.9108).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.8434
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.0186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 20.2340) against the same month in 2025 (average: 21.2806), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0467 (-4.92%).

2026 Avg (July) 20.2340
2025 Avg (July) 21.2806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0356 22.0963 22.6634
February 22.8257 22.0959 22.4469
March 23.1875 22.6852 22.9707
April 23.1830 22.9108 23.0515
May 23.0880 22.7029 23.0070
June 23.4609 23.0781 23.2525
July 23.4921 13.6487 20.2340