YEARLY HIGH
1373.8923 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1015.7271 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1158.6330 SLL

2019 BOB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1373.8923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 1015.7271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 358.1652 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1214.4518 to the December average rate of 1081.8021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1373.8923 was up 12.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 1223.8931, 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 6,869,462 SLL
2018 Average 5,580,947 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 5,078,636 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,790,825.96 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1233.7182
1004.5216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SLL 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 1212.3507, compared to 1104.9153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 107.4355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1212.3507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1104.9153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 337.7233 SLL (High: 1372.3981 / Low: 1034.6748). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9708 SLL (High: 1214.5031 / Low: 1212.5324).

August Spread (Volatile) ±337.7233
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9708

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 180.1293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -180.1293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1185.5130) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1213.2676), the exchange rate shifted by -27.7546 (-2.29%).

2019 Avg (September) 1185.5130
2018 Avg (September) 1213.2676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1219.9865 1209.7394 1214.4518
February 1214.5031 1212.5324 1213.8471
March 1217.3821 1211.2756 1214.6185
April 1217.0753 1206.3160 1213.0750
May 1216.4372 1212.4453 1214.3614
June 1292.6080 1019.0074 1203.7507
July 1035.1766 1015.7271 1023.6214
August 1372.3981 1034.6748 1191.6054
September 1373.8923 1052.3263 1185.5130
October 1077.0087 1066.3312 1071.0559
November 1077.7680 1075.2275 1075.8940
December 1084.6787 1075.3660 1081.8021