2019 BOB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 84.7095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 82.2701.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4394 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.0001 to the December average rate of 83.8854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 84.7095 was down 0.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 84.9348, 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 2019.
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 83.9584, compared to 83.8393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1191 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.9911 SOS (High: 84.2613 / Low: 82.2701). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3986 SOS (High: 84.0517 / Low: 83.6531).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2274 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 83.9759) against the same month in 2018 (average: 84.0617), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0859 (-0.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.6703 | 83.3252 | 84.0001 |
| February | 84.1384 | 83.6593 | 83.8472 |
| March | 84.7095 | 83.6183 | 83.9759 |
| April | 84.0614 | 83.3925 | 83.7958 |
| May | 84.5931 | 83.7199 | 84.0710 |
| June | 84.6830 | 83.7138 | 84.0602 |
| July | 84.5139 | 83.7135 | 83.9663 |
| August | 84.2613 | 82.2701 | 83.7389 |
| September | 84.1137 | 82.8449 | 83.8220 |
| October | 84.1474 | 83.6544 | 83.8260 |
| November | 84.0517 | 83.6531 | 83.7970 |
| December | 84.3386 | 83.6566 | 83.8854 |