YEARLY HIGH
0.1470 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1438 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1447 USD

2019 BOB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.1438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1447 to the December average rate of 0.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1470 was up 0.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1459, 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 735 USD
2018 Average 724 USD
Yearly Trough Low 719 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.30 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1448
0.1446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to USD 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 0.1447, compared to 0.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0025 USD (High: 0.1470 / Low: 0.1445). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1445).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1448) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1448
2018 Avg (August) 0.1448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1454 0.1442 0.1447
February 0.1448 0.1445 0.1447
March 0.1451 0.1444 0.1448
April 0.1451 0.1438 0.1446
May 0.1450 0.1445 0.1447
June 0.1454 0.1444 0.1447
July 0.1448 0.1441 0.1447
August 0.1470 0.1445 0.1448
September 0.1460 0.1443 0.1447
October 0.1451 0.1445 0.1446
November 0.1449 0.1446 0.1446
December 0.1449 0.1445 0.1447