YEARLY HIGH
3.4724 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.1984 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3200 BOB

2018 FJD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 3.4724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 3.1984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2739 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4208 to the December average rate of 3.2558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4724 was down 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.5218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,362 BOB
2017 Average 16,848 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 15,992 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369.64 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4443
3.2011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.3806, compared to 3.2595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1068 BOB (High: 3.4724 / Low: 3.3656). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 BOB (High: 3.3510 / Low: 3.3034).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1068
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0622 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.4208) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0979 (+2.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.4208
2017 Avg (January) 3.3229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4724 3.3656 3.4208
February 3.4671 3.3977 3.4240
March 3.4419 3.3750 3.4042
April 3.4296 3.3396 3.3857
May 3.3510 3.3034 3.3235
June 3.3678 3.2806 3.3255
July 3.3194 3.2495 3.2910
August 3.3074 3.2363 3.2728
September 3.2872 3.2254 3.2547
October 3.2599 3.1989 3.2214
November 3.2868 3.1984 3.2611
December 3.3086 3.2202 3.2558