YEARLY HIGH
0.1073 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1033 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1046 XDR

2019 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.1033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1036 to the December average rate of 0.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1073 was up 2.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1050, 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 537 XDR
2018 Average 511 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 516 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.31 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1060
0.1034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.1039, compared to 0.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0023 XDR (High: 0.1073 / Low: 0.1051). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.1045 / Low: 0.1040).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1055) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.92%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1055
2018 Avg (August) 0.1035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1042 0.1034 0.1036
February 0.1039 0.1034 0.1037
March 0.1042 0.1033 0.1038
April 0.1045 0.1033 0.1039
May 0.1045 0.1040 0.1042
June 0.1049 0.1037 0.1040
July 0.1052 0.1038 0.1047
August 0.1073 0.1051 0.1055
September 0.1066 0.1054 0.1057
October 0.1065 0.1049 0.1054
November 0.1055 0.1048 0.1052
December 0.1055 0.1045 0.1049