YEARLY HIGH
0.1405 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1344 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1380 BOB

2019 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.1405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.1344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1396 to the December average rate of 0.1347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1405 was down 4.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1471, 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 703 BOB
2018 Average 719 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 672 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.75 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1401
0.1342
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 0.1394, compared to 0.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0026 BOB (High: 0.1384 / Low: 0.1358). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.1397 / Low: 0.1393).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1394) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1465), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-4.83%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1394
2018 Avg (June) 0.1465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1403 0.1388 0.1396
February 0.1397 0.1393 0.1395
March 0.1398 0.1387 0.1392
April 0.1402 0.1388 0.1395
May 0.1396 0.1389 0.1392
June 0.1405 0.1382 0.1394
July 0.1396 0.1382 0.1386
August 0.1384 0.1358 0.1377
September 0.1380 0.1358 0.1372
October 0.1371 0.1347 0.1363
November 0.1360 0.1346 0.1351
December 0.1350 0.1344 0.1347