2018 BOB to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0756 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.9205 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9708 SCR

2018 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 2.0756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.9205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1551 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0130 to the December average rate of 1.9786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0756 was up 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0416, 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 10,378 SCR

2017 Average 9,789 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 9,603 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.26 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0193

1.9440

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 1.9691, compared to 1.9725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1199 SCR (High: 2.0756 / Low: 1.9556). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 SCR (High: 1.9742 / Low: 1.9624).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0429 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9742

2017 Avg (September) 1.9521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0505	1.9724	2.0130
February	2.0264	1.9205	1.9701
March	2.0390	1.9444	1.9743
April	1.9908	1.9453	1.9502
May	2.0331	1.9399	1.9522
June	1.9623	1.9390	1.9546
July	1.9736	1.9544	1.9622
August	1.9742	1.9624	1.9677
September	2.0756	1.9556	1.9742
October	2.0092	1.9686	1.9754
November	1.9939	1.9687	1.9770
December	2.0175	1.9661	1.9786