YEARLY HIGH
3369.9153 STD
YEARLY LOW
2924.6772 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3196.8551 STD

2015 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 3369.9153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2924.6772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 445.2382 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3043.9657 to the December average rate of 3255.7354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3369.9153 was up 15.70% compared to the 2014 peak of 2912.6008, 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 16,849,577 STD
2014 Average 13,366,771 STD
Yearly Trough Low 14,623,386 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,226,190.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3332.0808
3017.7734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to STD 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 3178.8371, compared to 3214.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3178.8371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3214.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 237.6623 STD (High: 3162.3395 / Low: 2924.6772). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 58.2629 STD (High: 3161.3750 / Low: 3103.1121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±237.6623
February Spread (Stable) ±58.2629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 109.1489 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -109.1489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 3275.4308) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2564.6088), the exchange rate shifted by +710.8220 (+27.72%).

2015 Avg (March) 3275.4308
2014 Avg (March) 2564.6088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3162.3395 2924.6772 3043.9657
February 3161.3750 3103.1121 3125.8267
March 3369.9153 3163.8823 3275.4308
April 3352.3550 3194.3951 3285.4286
May 3246.6526 3109.5425 3176.2797
June 3235.8371 3130.2622 3166.0908
July 3271.2962 3183.0056 3223.6156
August 3263.0373 3099.4281 3190.7808
September 3186.9000 3112.5996 3156.6302
October 3240.2935 3109.5229 3156.5889
November 3356.1424 3231.3469 3305.8886
December 3347.9853 3227.4172 3255.7354