YEARLY HIGH
3249.4177 STD
YEARLY LOW
1976.1568 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3172.6539 STD

2026 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 3249.4177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1976.1568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1273.2610 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3221.9526 to the December average rate of 2866.1722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3249.4177 was down 0.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 3274.8821, 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 16,247,089 STD
2025 Average 16,116,445 STD
Yearly Trough Low 9,880,784 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,366,304.76 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3260.9328
2830.2849
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3223.7341, compared to 2866.1722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 357.5619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3223.7341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2866.1722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1244.6382 STD (High: 3220.7950 / Low: 1976.1568). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7480 STD (High: 3229.8542 / Low: 3223.1061).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1244.6382
May Spread (Stable) ±6.7480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 356.1955 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -356.1955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3221.9526) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3223.0366), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0840 (-0.03%).

2026 Avg (January) 3221.9526
2025 Avg (January) 3223.0366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3249.4177 3210.0896 3221.9526
February 3234.3665 3198.9780 3225.0280
March 3241.7369 3209.4640 3223.2545
April 3231.8136 3211.1763 3224.7566
May 3229.8542 3223.1061 3225.0455
June 3228.7138 3213.9719 3222.3677
July 3220.7950 1976.1568 2866.1722