YEARLY HIGH
2.1932 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.8542 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9779 SCR

2024 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 2.1932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 1.8542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3390 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9370 to the December average rate of 2.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2.1932 was up 6.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.0674, 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 10,966 SCR
2023 Average 9,729 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,271 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,695.11 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

2.0537
1.9264
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 1.9651, compared to 1.9907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.3375 SCR (High: 2.1932 / Low: 1.8557). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 SCR (High: 2.0021 / Low: 1.9417).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3375
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0439 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 1.9892) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.9353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0539 (+2.78%).

2024 Avg (August) 1.9892
2023 Avg (August) 1.9353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0092 1.8901 1.9370
February 1.9997 1.9079 1.9470
March 2.0614 1.9290 1.9672
April 2.0792 1.9345 1.9639
May 2.0021 1.9417 1.9765
June 2.1293 1.9630 1.9989
July 2.0424 1.9549 1.9970
August 2.1932 1.8557 1.9892
September 2.0200 1.8542 1.9453
October 2.1724 1.8927 1.9822
November 2.0682 1.9314 1.9873
December 2.1856 1.9264 2.0431