YEARLY HIGH
2.1764 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.8402 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9677 SCR

2022 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.1764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.8402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3363 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9994 to the December average rate of 1.9338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.1764 was down 30.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.1451, 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 10,882 SCR
2021 Average 11,689 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,201 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,681.26 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1131
1.8970
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 2.0021, compared to 1.9332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.2888 SCR (High: 2.1764 / Low: 1.8877). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 SCR (High: 2.1022 / Low: 2.0853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2888
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1501 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.9994) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.0811), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0817 (-35.11%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.9994
2021 Avg (January) 3.0811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1764 1.8877 1.9994
February 2.1102 1.8816 1.9909
March 2.1022 2.0853 2.0951
April 2.1117 1.8920 2.0651
May 2.0603 1.8545 1.9150
June 2.0807 1.8623 1.9472
July 2.0783 1.8592 1.9289
August 2.0027 1.8607 1.9220
September 2.0749 1.8402 1.9427
October 2.0035 1.8816 1.9321
November 2.0062 1.8525 1.9397
December 2.0461 1.8672 1.9338