2021 BOB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 85.0759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 83.2775.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7984 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.3245 to the December average rate of 84.2885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 85.0759 was down 0.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 85.1732, 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 2021.
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 84.1996, compared to 84.1552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0444 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 1.5803 SOS (High: 84.8578 / Low: 83.2775). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9515 SOS (High: 84.7310 / Low: 83.7795).
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2090 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 84.3245) against the same month in 2020 (average: 83.9203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4042 (+0.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85.0759 | 83.8035 | 84.3245 |
| February | 84.7367 | 83.6589 | 84.1155 |
| March | 84.8837 | 83.7207 | 84.2432 |
| April | 84.7328 | 83.4824 | 84.1025 |
| May | 84.8578 | 83.2775 | 84.2793 |
| June | 84.7534 | 83.3405 | 84.1329 |
| July | 84.8571 | 83.4137 | 84.0790 |
| August | 84.7467 | 83.6563 | 83.9223 |
| September | 84.7310 | 83.7795 | 84.1244 |
| October | 85.0046 | 83.7170 | 84.2586 |
| November | 84.8666 | 83.7734 | 84.2586 |
| December | 84.8982 | 83.6376 | 84.2885 |