YEARLY HIGH
0.1000 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0929 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0953 XDR

2014 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0942 to the December average rate of 0.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1000 was up 2.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0973, 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 500 XDR
2013 Average 474 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 465 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.16 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1000
0.0928
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BOB to XDR 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 0.0938, compared to 0.0968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0025 XDR (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0951). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0942 / Low: 0.0936).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0994) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+5.71%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0994
2013 Avg (December) 0.0940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0946 0.0936 0.0942
February 0.0945 0.0935 0.0940
March 0.0937 0.0931 0.0935
April 0.0940 0.0932 0.0934
May 0.0939 0.0929 0.0936
June 0.0942 0.0936 0.0939
July 0.0945 0.0935 0.0939
August 0.0954 0.0944 0.0948
September 0.0976 0.0951 0.0965
October 0.0978 0.0968 0.0973
November 0.0991 0.0979 0.0987
December 0.1000 0.0985 0.0994