2018 BOB to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BOB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BOB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 3159.3120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 57.0634.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3102.2485 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.3777 to the December average rate of 62.6084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3159.3120 was up 4548.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 67.9688, 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 2018.
BOB to KMF 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 58.8570, compared to 79.0869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.2299 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3097.1593 KMF (High: 3159.3120 / Low: 62.1527). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7228 KMF (High: 63.0255 / Low: 62.3027).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 103.2597 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 165.8681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.4494), the exchange rate shifted by +105.4187 (+174.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.8258 | 57.0634 | 58.3777 |
| February | 58.3559 | 57.0939 | 57.6908 |
| March | 58.3904 | 57.2817 | 57.7731 |
| April | 58.9206 | 57.5539 | 58.0929 |
| May | 61.4058 | 58.6001 | 60.1470 |
| June | 61.6538 | 60.3865 | 61.0607 |
| July | 61.5949 | 60.6296 | 61.0205 |
| August | 62.7731 | 60.9977 | 61.8540 |
| September | 61.6698 | 60.4013 | 61.1356 |
| October | 62.9460 | 61.4794 | 62.0348 |
| November | 3159.3120 | 62.1527 | 165.8681 |
| December | 63.0255 | 62.3027 | 62.6084 |