YEARLY HIGH
0.1142 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1021 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1058 XDR

2022 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.1142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1035 to the December average rate of 0.1089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1142 was up 10.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1038, 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 571 XDR
2021 Average 508 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 511 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.39 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1095
0.1029
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 0.1047, compared to 0.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0119 XDR (High: 0.1142 / Low: 0.1024). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XDR (High: 0.1039 / Low: 0.1030).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1057) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+3.67%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1057
2021 Avg (September) 0.1020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1039 0.1030 0.1035
February 0.1043 0.1027 0.1036
March 0.1050 0.1037 0.1043
April 0.1060 0.1041 0.1049
May 0.1066 0.1052 0.1060
June 0.1066 0.1052 0.1060
July 0.1075 0.1060 0.1069
August 0.1071 0.1061 0.1066
September 0.1142 0.1024 0.1057
October 0.1130 0.1021 0.1058
November 0.1106 0.1030 0.1075
December 0.1101 0.1083 0.1089