2018 BOB to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5038 MDL

YEARLY LOW

2.3661 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4318 MDL

2018 BOB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.5038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 2.3661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1378 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4521 to the December average rate of 2.4849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5038 was down 14.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9211, 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 12,519 MDL

2017 Average 13,296 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 11,830 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 688.79 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4953

2.3704

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MDL 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 2.4163, compared to 2.4473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0798 MDL (High: 2.4936 / Low: 2.4138). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 MDL (High: 2.3998 / Low: 2.3661).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0798

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.4849) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.00%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.4849

2017 Avg (December) 2.4849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4936	2.4138	2.4521
February	2.4392	2.3942	2.4128
March	2.4165	2.3812	2.3975
April	2.3998	2.3661	2.3808
May	2.4518	2.3907	2.4135
June	2.4618	2.4240	2.4408
July	2.4493	2.3970	2.4205
August	2.4331	2.3879	2.4081
September	2.4473	2.4082	2.4304
October	2.4903	2.4423	2.4619
November	2.5031	2.4595	2.4780
December	2.5038	2.4519	2.4849