YEARLY HIGH
1.2052 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1499 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1806 SBD

2022 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.2052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.1499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1721 to the December average rate of 1.1898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2052 was up 2.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1809, 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 6,026 SBD
2021 Average 5,811 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,750 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.26 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1958
1.1607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.1733, compared to 1.1879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0269 SBD (High: 1.1965 / Low: 1.1696). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 SBD (High: 1.1758 / Low: 1.1652).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.1916) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+2.24%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.1916
2021 Avg (November) 1.1655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1804 1.1683 1.1721
February 1.1841 1.1699 1.1754
March 1.1758 1.1652 1.1698
April 1.1688 1.1499 1.1636
May 1.1846 1.1671 1.1787
June 1.1875 1.1701 1.1803
July 1.1920 1.1809 1.1861
August 1.2018 1.1845 1.1928
September 1.1970 1.1752 1.1850
October 1.1965 1.1696 1.1818
November 1.2052 1.1860 1.1916
December 1.1980 1.1832 1.1898