YEARLY HIGH
0.1823 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1589 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1735 BOB

2014 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1815 to the December average rate of 0.1603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1823 was down 15.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 911 BOB
2013 Average 1,028 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 795 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.71 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1836
0.1581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1783, compared to 0.1687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0153 BOB (High: 0.1752 / Low: 0.1599). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.1744 / Low: 0.1734).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1815) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0275 (-13.18%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1815
2013 Avg (January) 0.2090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1823 0.1809 0.1815
February 0.1818 0.1800 0.1811
March 0.1818 0.1805 0.1813
April 0.1816 0.1741 0.1778
May 0.1748 0.1733 0.1742
June 0.1747 0.1729 0.1740
July 0.1757 0.1735 0.1744
August 0.1744 0.1734 0.1739
September 0.1755 0.1729 0.1743
October 0.1752 0.1599 0.1688
November 0.1605 0.1589 0.1602
December 0.1611 0.1598 0.1603