2019 BOB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3170.3188 STD

YEARLY LOW

3026.6597 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

3083.5001 STD

2019 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 3170.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 3026.6597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.6592 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3047.0724 to the December average rate of 3119.2673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3170.3188 was up 3.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 3070.7608, 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 15,851,594 STD

2018 Average 14,951,707 STD

Yearly Trough Low 15,133,298 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 718,295.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3129.9558

3035.7691

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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 3047.3196, compared to 3119.6806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 72.3609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3047.3196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3119.6806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 78.2470 STD (High: 3117.4150 / Low: 3039.1680). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9446 STD (High: 3047.2013 / Low: 3042.2566).

June Spread (Volatile) ±78.2470

February Spread (Stable) ±4.9446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.8728 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3122.1069) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3047.6768), the exchange rate shifted by +74.4302 (+2.44%).

2019 Avg (August) 3122.1069

2018 Avg (August) 3047.6768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3060.9593	3035.2491	3047.0724
February	3047.2013	3042.2566	3045.5555
March	3054.4246	3039.1035	3047.4908
April	3053.6550	3026.6597	3043.6180
May	3052.0540	3042.0381	3046.8457
June	3117.4150	3039.1680	3053.3352
July	3121.2821	3107.3752	3119.2947
August	3170.3188	3116.1822	3122.1069
September	3146.8182	3111.6301	3120.0341
October	3129.3555	3115.4262	3118.6670
November	3124.1455	3116.7813	3118.7133
December	3124.1455	3115.4568	3119.2673