2026 CAD to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 CAD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the CAD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 8.4402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 4.8541.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5861 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0166 to the December average rate of 8.4369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 68.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.4402 was up 65.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.0996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
CAD to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0111, compared to 7.2104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1994 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 3.5207 BOB (High: 8.3901 / Low: 4.8694). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BOB (High: 8.4402 / Low: 8.4331).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0912 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 8.4369) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4307 (+68.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1209 | 4.9620 | 5.0166 |
| February | 5.1070 | 5.0323 | 5.0609 |
| March | 5.1041 | 4.9673 | 5.0363 |
| April | 5.0817 | 4.9432 | 5.0145 |
| May | 5.0828 | 4.9933 | 5.0147 |
| June | 5.0027 | 4.8541 | 4.9234 |
| July | 8.3901 | 4.8694 | 5.9839 |
| August | 8.4402 | 8.4331 | 8.4369 |