YEARLY HIGH
0.1460 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1434 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1447 USD

2024 BOB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.1460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 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 -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1460 was down 0.51% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1468, 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 730 USD
2023 Average 724 USD
Yearly Trough Low 717 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.16 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1449
0.1445
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 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0018 USD (High: 0.1460 / Low: 0.1442). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1446).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 2024: 0.1448) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.07%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.1448
2023 Avg (August) 0.1447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1451 0.1443 0.1447
February 0.1450 0.1434 0.1447
March 0.1454 0.1442 0.1447
April 0.1449 0.1438 0.1445
May 0.1455 0.1445 0.1447
June 0.1451 0.1438 0.1447
July 0.1451 0.1446 0.1448
August 0.1460 0.1442 0.1448
September 0.1451 0.1441 0.1446
October 0.1448 0.1441 0.1445
November 0.1454 0.1436 0.1445
December 0.1453 0.1442 0.1447