YEARLY HIGH
6.9653 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.4599 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6248 BOB

2026 ERN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ERN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.9653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.4599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5054 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9157 to the December average rate of 0.7891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -88.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9653 was down 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,826 BOB
2025 Average 34,564 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2,300 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,526.87 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.5612
-0.1849
JanuMarcMayJuly

ERN 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 4.6077, compared to 0.6761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.4783 BOB (High: 6.9388 / Low: 0.4606). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.7893 / Low: 0.7889).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.4783
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 5.5267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 6.9091) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.9179), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (February) 6.9091
2025 Avg (February) 6.9179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9412 6.8572 6.9157
February 6.9653 6.8891 6.9091
March 6.9425 6.8734 6.9129
April 6.9388 0.4606 5.9873
May 0.4609 0.4599 0.4606
June 0.4622 0.4601 0.4610
July 0.7840 0.4612 0.5630
August 0.7893 0.7889 0.7891