2024 BOB to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.2662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 1.1910.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0752 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2188 to the December average rate of 1.2126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2662 was up 2.68% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.2331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2241, compared to 1.2132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0541 SBD (High: 1.2662 / Low: 1.2121). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 SBD (High: 1.2331 / Low: 1.2244).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 1.2253) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.1926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+2.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2247 | 1.2088 | 1.2188 |
| February | 1.2318 | 1.2083 | 1.2229 |
| March | 1.2662 | 1.2121 | 1.2253 |
| April | 1.2384 | 1.2187 | 1.2251 |
| May | 1.2331 | 1.2244 | 1.2280 |
| June | 1.2293 | 1.2196 | 1.2244 |
| July | 1.2271 | 1.2159 | 1.2231 |
| August | 1.2398 | 1.2162 | 1.2279 |
| September | 1.2267 | 1.1960 | 1.2064 |
| October | 1.2085 | 1.1910 | 1.2006 |
| November | 1.2187 | 1.1977 | 1.2083 |
| December | 1.2181 | 1.2067 | 1.2126 |