2018 BOB to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.0775 MRO

YEARLY LOW

30.0883 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4273 MRO

2018 BOB to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 52.0775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 30.0883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9891 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3448 to the December average rate of 51.6538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.0775 was down 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.9845, 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 260,387 MRO

2017 Average 259,392 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 150,442 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,945.59 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.8446

50.1321

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MRO 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 51.4397, compared to 51.4149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4397

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.4149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 21.8174 MRO (High: 51.9058 / Low: 30.0883). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1578 MRO (High: 51.5195 / Low: 51.3617).

October Spread (Volatile) ±21.8174

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3747 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 51.7019) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.1140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5879 (+1.15%).

2018 Avg (November) 51.7019

2017 Avg (November) 51.1140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.7812	50.7240	51.3448
February	51.5195	51.3617	51.4248
March	51.5737	51.2792	51.4630
April	51.7271	51.0506	51.4552
May	51.6440	51.3311	51.4763
June	51.5937	51.3366	51.4739
July	51.8884	51.3853	51.5771
August	51.8597	51.3525	51.6323
September	51.7819	51.2973	51.6495
October	51.9058	30.0883	50.2748
November	52.0775	51.5237	51.7019
December	51.6885	51.4568	51.6538