2018 BOB to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9621 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.0064 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.3717 SDG

2018 BOB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 6.9621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9557 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0145 to the December average rate of 6.8867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 578.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9621 was up 585.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0149, 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 34,811 SDG

2017 Average 4,782 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 5,032 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,778.48 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.4891

0.4259

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BOB to SDG 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 2.3149, compared to 4.4284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.2946 SDG (High: 6.8984 / Low: 2.6038). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SDG (High: 2.6162 / Low: 2.6030).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2946

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 6.9005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9617), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9388 (+617.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 6.9005

2017 Avg (November) 0.9617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0227	1.0064	1.0145
February	2.6272	1.0171	2.4161
March	2.6317	2.6043	2.6167
April	2.6287	2.6027	2.6201
May	2.6283	2.6035	2.6137
June	2.6162	2.6030	2.6085
July	2.6234	2.6036	2.6085
August	2.6153	2.6001	2.6092
September	2.6153	2.5865	2.6065
October	6.8984	2.6038	4.9589
November	6.9621	6.8747	6.9005
December	6.9207	6.8644	6.8867