2018 BOB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1916 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.1141 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1403 SBD

2018 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.1141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0774 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1240 to the December average rate of 1.1696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1916 was up 3.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1518, 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 5,958 SBD

2017 Average 5,630 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,571 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.02 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1743

1.1174

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BOB to SBD 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 1.1291, compared to 1.1514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0418 SBD (High: 1.1916 / Low: 1.1498). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 SBD (High: 1.1460 / Low: 1.1396).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1696) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0448 (+3.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1696

2017 Avg (December) 1.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1379	1.1141	1.1240
February	1.1284	1.1182	1.1222
March	1.1284	1.1201	1.1241
April	1.1321	1.1190	1.1266
May	1.1452	1.1187	1.1330
June	1.1538	1.1360	1.1447
July	1.1551	1.1394	1.1460
August	1.1460	1.1396	1.1422
September	1.1427	1.1336	1.1408
October	1.1624	1.1415	1.1515
November	1.1677	1.1500	1.1583
December	1.1916	1.1498	1.1696