YEARLY HIGH
10.2398 KGS
YEARLY LOW
9.8789 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0089 KGS

2019 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 10.2398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 9.8789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3609 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9447 to the December average rate of 10.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.2398 was up 1.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.0926, 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 51,199 KGS
2018 Average 49,521 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 49,395 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,804.42 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.1002
9.9163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KGS 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 9.9416, compared to 10.0761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1743 KGS (High: 10.2398 / Low: 10.0655). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 KGS (High: 9.9422 / Low: 9.9272).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1743
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 10.0849) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.8653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2196 (+2.23%).

2019 Avg (August) 10.0849
2018 Avg (August) 9.8653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9894 9.9016 9.9447
February 9.9422 9.9272 9.9360
March 9.9643 9.9150 9.9436
April 9.9670 9.8789 9.9317
May 9.9618 9.9291 9.9448
June 10.0476 9.9152 9.9490
July 10.0820 10.0050 10.0646
August 10.2398 10.0655 10.0849
September 10.1684 10.0414 10.0794
October 10.1037 10.0652 10.0749
November 10.0952 10.0708 10.0768
December 10.0952 10.0663 10.0762