2018 BOB to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.2877 KPW

YEARLY LOW

129.1669 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

130.2508 KPW

2018 BOB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 131.2877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 129.1669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1208 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.2129 to the December average rate of 130.2198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.2877 was up 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 131.2134, 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 656,438 KPW

2017 Average 648,671 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 645,834 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,604.04 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

130.3914

130.1258

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KPW 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 130.2274, compared to 130.2743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.2274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.2743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.0844 KPW (High: 131.2512 / Low: 129.1669). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1499 KPW (High: 130.2593 / Low: 130.1094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0844

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 130.3409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.6350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7060 (+0.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 130.3409

2017 Avg (November) 129.6350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.2512	129.1669	130.2129
February	130.2593	130.1094	130.2285
March	130.3830	129.8207	130.2270
April	130.7707	130.1315	130.2634
May	130.4625	129.7697	130.2257
June	130.4303	129.7962	130.2069
July	131.1787	129.9067	130.3692
August	130.7388	130.0063	130.3067
September	130.3600	129.3210	130.1479
October	130.8549	130.0686	130.2610
November	131.2877	129.8916	130.3409
December	130.3071	129.7230	130.2198