YEARLY HIGH
11.9874 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8572 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7238 BOB

2026 MRO to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MRO to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 11.9874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 6.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1302 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9157 to the December average rate of 11.8748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.9874 was up 70.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,937 BOB
2025 Average 34,564 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,286 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,651.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.3714
6.4124
JanuMarcMayJuly

MRO 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 6.9118, compared to 10.1597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 4.8423 BOB (High: 11.7604 / Low: 6.9181). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 BOB (High: 6.9131 / Low: 6.8987).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.8423
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 11.8748) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.9059), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9689 (+71.95%).

2026 Avg (August) 11.8748
2025 Avg (August) 6.9059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9412 6.8572 6.9157
February 6.9653 6.8891 6.9091
March 6.9425 6.8734 6.9129
April 6.9388 6.8945 6.9096
May 6.9131 6.8987 6.9090
June 6.9328 6.9011 6.9147
July 11.7604 6.9181 8.4445
August 11.9874 11.8338 11.8748