YEARLY HIGH
1.3303 SEK
YEARLY LOW
1.1847 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2432 SEK

2021 BOB to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.3303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.1847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1456 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2046 to the December average rate of 1.3181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3303 was down 12.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5177, 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 6,651 SEK
2020 Average 6,670 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 5,924 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 727.78 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3295
1.1933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SEK 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 1.2175, compared to 1.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0912 SEK (High: 1.3262 / Low: 1.2350). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 SEK (High: 1.3303 / Low: 1.3077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0912
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.3181) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1062 (+8.76%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.3181
2020 Avg (December) 1.2119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2232 1.1847 1.2046
February 1.2241 1.1937 1.2072
March 1.2640 1.2141 1.2365
April 1.2651 1.2074 1.2314
May 1.2302 1.1967 1.2097
June 1.2466 1.1856 1.2154
July 1.2618 1.2349 1.2496
August 1.2759 1.2454 1.2575
September 1.2744 1.2379 1.2519
October 1.2771 1.2328 1.2548
November 1.3262 1.2350 1.2817
December 1.3303 1.3077 1.3181