2026 GBP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1110 BOB

YEARLY LOW

9.0918 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3786 BOB

2026 GBP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GBP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 16.1110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 9.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0192 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3498 to the December average rate of 15.9894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.1110 was up 69.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.5086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,555 BOB

2025 Average 45,583 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 45,459 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,096.14 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.6672

8.5339

JanuMarcMayJuly

GBP 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 9.2912, compared to 13.6408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 6.6421 BOB (High: 15.8188 / Low: 9.1767). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1101 BOB (High: 9.3842 / Low: 9.2741).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.6421

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1628 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 15.9894) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.2945), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6949 (+72.03%).

2026 Avg (August) 15.9894

2025 Avg (August) 9.2945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5484	9.2448	9.3498
February	9.5258	9.2934	9.3816
March	9.3097	9.1451	9.2187
April	9.3817	9.0918	9.2844
May	9.3842	9.2741	9.3012
June	9.3093	9.1007	9.2117
July	15.8188	9.1767	11.2922
August	16.1110	15.9204	15.9894