YEARLY HIGH
1.2761 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.2573 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2662 SVC

2018 BOB to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 1.2761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.2573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2657 to the December average rate of 1.2660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2761 was up 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2757, 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 6,380 SVC
2017 Average 6,305 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 6,286 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.99 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2678
1.2654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SVC 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 1.2661, compared to 1.2664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0139 SVC (High: 1.2756 / Low: 1.2617). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SVC (High: 1.2673 / Low: 1.2657).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.2666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.52%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.2666
2017 Avg (November) 1.2600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2756 1.2617 1.2657
February 1.2673 1.2657 1.2664
March 1.2674 1.2618 1.2659
April 1.2671 1.2651 1.2663
May 1.2676 1.2618 1.2662
June 1.2683 1.2622 1.2661
July 1.2759 1.2656 1.2676
August 1.2698 1.2638 1.2664
September 1.2667 1.2573 1.2656
October 1.2672 1.2654 1.2661
November 1.2761 1.2626 1.2666
December 1.2664 1.2615 1.2660