2023 BOB to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

132.0960 KPW

YEARLY LOW

129.0456 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

130.2901 KPW

2023 BOB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 132.0960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 129.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0504 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.2449 to the December average rate of 130.0996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 132.0960 was up 0.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 131.8803, 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 660,480 KPW

2022 Average 652,864 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 645,228 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,252.08 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

130.4612

130.0668

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 130.2905, compared to 130.2897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.2905

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.2897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 2.2436 KPW (High: 132.0960 / Low: 129.8523). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5551 KPW (High: 130.6856 / Low: 130.1305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2436

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 130.4284) against the same month in 2022 (average: 130.8391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4107 (-0.31%).

2023 Avg (March) 130.4284

2022 Avg (March) 130.8391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	130.6856	130.1305	130.2449
February	130.9838	129.0456	130.2311
March	132.0960	129.8523	130.4284
April	131.1481	129.6635	130.2712
May	130.6469	129.9952	130.2998
June	131.0513	129.7560	130.2676
July	131.4903	129.6975	130.3709
August	131.1701	129.7483	130.2493
September	130.7137	129.9666	130.2771
October	130.8233	129.9666	130.3412
November	131.3239	130.1277	130.4002
December	130.3464	129.5494	130.0996