YEARLY HIGH
1.2289 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1731 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2021 SBD

2025 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.2289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0558 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2200 to the December average rate of 1.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.2289 was down 2.95% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.2662, 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 6,144 SBD
2024 Average 6,093 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,865 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.2239
1.1794
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 1.2128, compared to 1.1914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0295 SBD (High: 1.2147 / Low: 1.1852). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 SBD (High: 1.2098 / Low: 1.2036).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 1.2200) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.2188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.10%).

2025 Avg (January) 1.2200
2024 Avg (January) 1.2188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2289 1.2126 1.2200
February 1.2266 1.2044 1.2202
March 1.2238 1.2027 1.2182
April 1.2117 1.1993 1.2057
May 1.2098 1.2016 1.2054
June 1.2098 1.2036 1.2071
July 1.2107 1.1919 1.2022
August 1.2147 1.1852 1.1910
September 1.1954 1.1847 1.1896
October 1.1967 1.1861 1.1912
November 1.1954 1.1863 1.1914
December 1.1930 1.1731 1.1832