2014 FKP to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 FKP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the FKP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 11.8618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 10.7240.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1378 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3817 to the December average rate of 10.8016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 11.8618 was up 3.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.4561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
FKP 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 11.5364, compared to 11.2345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3020 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.3783 BOB (High: 11.4920 / Low: 11.1138). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1574 BOB (High: 10.8814 / Low: 10.7240).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2697 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 11.7969) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.4819), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3150 (+12.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4801 | 11.3002 | 11.3817 |
| February | 11.5868 | 11.2624 | 11.4436 |
| March | 11.5690 | 11.3882 | 11.4931 |
| April | 11.6556 | 11.4547 | 11.5728 |
| May | 11.7290 | 11.5533 | 11.6372 |
| June | 11.8131 | 11.5672 | 11.6901 |
| July | 11.8618 | 11.6709 | 11.7969 |
| August | 11.6699 | 11.4430 | 11.5379 |
| September | 11.4920 | 11.1138 | 11.2683 |
| October | 11.1774 | 10.9822 | 11.1065 |
| November | 11.0686 | 10.7903 | 10.8956 |
| December | 10.8814 | 10.7240 | 10.8016 |