2019 BOB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2062 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.1542 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1865 SBD

2019 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.1542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1737 to the December average rate of 1.1984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2062 was up 1.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1916, 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 6,031 SBD

2018 Average 5,702 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,771 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.95 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2009

1.1712

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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 1.1797, compared to 1.1933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1797

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0420 SBD (High: 1.1962 / Low: 1.1542). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 SBD (High: 1.1934 / Low: 1.1848).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.1963) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+3.90%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.1963

2018 Avg (October) 1.1515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1962	1.1542	1.1737
February	1.1878	1.1572	1.1738
March	1.1862	1.1637	1.1767
April	1.1888	1.1581	1.1788
May	1.1905	1.1732	1.1848
June	1.1934	1.1848	1.1902
July	1.2016	1.1811	1.1923
August	1.1962	1.1732	1.1840
September	1.2026	1.1757	1.1924
October	1.2062	1.1875	1.1963
November	1.2056	1.1762	1.1966
December	1.2029	1.1893	1.1984