2023 BOB to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0332 KGS

YEARLY LOW

12.1561 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7168 KGS

2023 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 13.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 12.1561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8771 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3855 to the December average rate of 12.8846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 13.0332 was down 13.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 15.0042, 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 65,166 KGS

2022 Average 61,129 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 60,781 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,385.33 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12.9718

12.3321

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 12.6039, compared to 12.8296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6039

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3560 KGS (High: 12.7229 / Low: 12.3669). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0770 KGS (High: 12.6997 / Low: 12.6227).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3560

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 12.9185) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.1656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7530 (+6.19%).

2023 Avg (November) 12.9185

2022 Avg (November) 12.1656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4707	12.1561	12.3855
February	12.7229	12.3669	12.5843
March	12.8309	12.6130	12.6689
April	12.7389	12.5947	12.6623
May	12.6997	12.6227	12.6638
June	12.7117	12.6181	12.6586
July	12.8370	12.6181	12.7064
August	12.8083	12.6816	12.7468
September	12.8840	12.7545	12.8168
October	12.9553	12.8104	12.9048
November	13.0332	12.8453	12.9185
December	12.9264	12.8158	12.8846