YEARLY HIGH
131.2495 KPW
YEARLY LOW
75.0789 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
121.1530 KPW

2026 BOB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 131.2495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 75.0789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.1706 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.1402 to the December average rate of 75.7931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 131.2495 was down 0.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 132.2781, 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 656,248 KPW
2025 Average 650,971 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 375,395 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,852.95 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

135.7123
70.3459
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 130.2121, compared to 93.9755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.2367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.2121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.9755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 53.5655 KPW (High: 130.0934 / Low: 76.5279). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2726 KPW (High: 130.4593 / Low: 130.1868).

July Spread (Volatile) ±53.5655
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2726

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 36.3647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.3647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 130.1402) against the same month in 2025 (average: 130.1840), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0438 (-0.03%).

2026 Avg (January) 130.1402
2025 Avg (January) 130.1840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.2495 129.6610 130.1402
February 130.6416 129.2122 130.2644
March 130.9393 129.6357 130.1928
April 130.5385 129.7049 130.2534
May 130.4593 130.1868 130.2651
June 130.4133 129.8178 130.1569
July 130.0934 76.5279 112.1578
August 76.0530 75.0789 75.7931