YEARLY HIGH
2.0634 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.7250 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8407 SCR

2014 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 2.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.7250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3385 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7462 to the December average rate of 2.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0634 was up 9.71% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.8808, 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 10,317 SCR
2013 Average 8,698 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,625 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,692.28 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0842
1.7155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SCR 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 1.7578, compared to 1.9237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1597 SCR (High: 2.0562 / Low: 1.8965). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 SCR (High: 1.7886 / Low: 1.7746).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1597
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 2.0534) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.7450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3084 (+17.68%).

2014 Avg (November) 2.0534
2013 Avg (November) 1.7450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7610 1.7376 1.7462
February 1.7755 1.7459 1.7563
March 1.7699 1.7340 1.7558
April 1.7799 1.7250 1.7474
May 1.8133 1.7342 1.7655
June 1.7897 1.7542 1.7756
July 1.7886 1.7746 1.7805
August 1.8778 1.7790 1.8200
September 1.9102 1.8633 1.8915
October 2.0562 1.8965 1.9724
November 2.0634 2.0467 2.0534
December 2.0604 1.9268 2.0242