2014 BOB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 164.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 102.2328.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.8057 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.8644 to the December average rate of 105.7488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 164.0384 was down 29.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 231.5739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BOB to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 146.5995, compared to 117.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.5755 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 10.6064 SOS (High: 133.5920 / Low: 122.9856). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3265 SOS (High: 113.6481 / Low: 111.3217).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.3202 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 159.8644) against the same month in 2013 (average: 228.9262), the exchange rate shifted by -69.0617 (-30.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.0384 | 156.6620 | 159.8644 |
| February | 157.3617 | 151.1048 | 154.7306 |
| March | 151.3351 | 142.4264 | 147.2240 |
| April | 143.7714 | 140.7471 | 141.9043 |
| May | 142.0415 | 136.9599 | 140.3923 |
| June | 137.6167 | 133.1346 | 135.4815 |
| July | 133.5920 | 122.9856 | 130.4547 |
| August | 123.5749 | 121.0329 | 122.1344 |
| September | 121.7932 | 112.0060 | 118.7456 |
| October | 113.6481 | 111.3217 | 112.8596 |
| November | 114.1770 | 108.1922 | 112.2010 |
| December | 108.9547 | 102.2328 | 105.7488 |