YEARLY HIGH
12.7530 KGS
YEARLY LOW
7.2071 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7655 KGS

2026 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 12.7530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 7.2071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5459 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6449 to the December average rate of 7.3144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.7530 was down 0.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.8530, 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 63,765 KGS
2025 Average 63,186 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 36,036 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,729.39 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.1917
6.7801
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 12.6519, compared to 9.1062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 5.2048 KGS (High: 12.6407 / Low: 7.4360). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 KGS (High: 12.6763 / Low: 12.6489).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.2048
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.5836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.6449) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.6241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+0.16%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.6449
2025 Avg (January) 12.6241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7530 12.5987 12.6449
February 12.6940 12.5551 12.6574
March 12.7229 12.5963 12.6503
April 12.6840 12.6030 12.6554
May 12.6763 12.6489 12.6567
June 12.6718 12.6140 12.6469
July 12.6407 7.4360 10.8980
August 7.3898 7.2071 7.3144