YEARLY HIGH
0.1100 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0626 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1002 SHP

2026 BOB to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1070 to the December average rate of 0.0627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1100 was down 7.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1189, 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 550 SHP
2025 Average 549 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 313 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.75 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1132
0.0581
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB to SHP 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 0.1076, compared to 0.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0458 SHP (High: 0.1090 / Low: 0.0632). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SHP (High: 0.0627 / Low: 0.0626).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.1077) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-2.15%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.1077
2025 Avg (April) 0.1101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1082 0.1047 0.1070
February 0.1076 0.1050 0.1066
March 0.1093 0.1074 0.1085
April 0.1100 0.1066 0.1077
May 0.1078 0.1066 0.1075
June 0.1099 0.1074 0.1086
July 0.1090 0.0632 0.0931
August 0.0627 0.0626 0.0627