YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0384 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0389 BOB

2018 DJF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0387 to the December average rate of 0.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0392 was down 0.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 196 BOB
2017 Average 194 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 192 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.11 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0391
0.0386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to BOB 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 0.0389, compared to 0.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0384). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0391 / Low: 0.0390).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.69%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0391
2017 Avg (April) 0.0388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0389 0.0384 0.0387
February 0.0391 0.0387 0.0389
March 0.0391 0.0390 0.0390
April 0.0392 0.0390 0.0391
May 0.0391 0.0388 0.0389
June 0.0390 0.0388 0.0388
July 0.0389 0.0385 0.0388
August 0.0389 0.0387 0.0388
September 0.0391 0.0387 0.0388
October 0.0389 0.0386 0.0388
November 0.0389 0.0385 0.0388
December 0.0390 0.0388 0.0388