2022 BOB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 85.3395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 80.7204.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6191 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.4334 to the December average rate of 82.2931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 85.3395 was up 0.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 85.0759, 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 2022.
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 84.3950, compared to 82.5836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8114 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 2.4908 SOS (High: 84.5354 / Low: 82.0445). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3293 SOS (High: 82.4273 / Low: 82.0979).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 1.0665 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 84.4893) against the same month in 2021 (average: 84.1155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3738 (+0.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.9911 | 83.6087 | 84.4334 |
| February | 85.3395 | 83.7216 | 84.4893 |
| March | 85.1168 | 84.1406 | 84.5691 |
| April | 84.7658 | 83.7000 | 84.1631 |
| May | 84.9103 | 83.8976 | 84.4160 |
| June | 84.8590 | 83.9832 | 84.2989 |
| July | 84.8400 | 82.4009 | 83.7787 |
| August | 84.5354 | 82.0445 | 82.7122 |
| September | 82.9073 | 81.5551 | 82.2546 |
| October | 83.0168 | 81.3633 | 82.2276 |
| November | 82.6341 | 80.7204 | 82.2356 |
| December | 82.4273 | 82.0979 | 82.2931 |