2026 BOB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1847 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.6871 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1429 SBD

2026 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.1847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.6871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4975 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1741 to the December average rate of 1.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1847 was down 3.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2289, 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 5,923 SBD

2025 Average 6,010 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,436 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,487.72 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1909

0.9888

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.1658, compared to 1.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4824 SBD (High: 1.1695 / Low: 0.6871). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SBD (High: 1.1648 / Low: 1.1607).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4824

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1586 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.1741) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0459 (-3.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.1741

2025 Avg (January) 1.2200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1847	1.1650	1.1741
February	1.1696	1.1560	1.1652
March	1.1705	1.1584	1.1641
April	1.1679	1.1581	1.1640
May	1.1648	1.1607	1.1630
June	1.1670	1.1596	1.1642
July	1.1695	0.6871	1.0056