YEARLY HIGH
0.0656 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0616 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0634 BOB

2019 JPY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0634 to the December average rate of 0.0633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0656 was down 0.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,804 BOB
2018 Average 31,302 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 30,815 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,989.32 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0654
0.0616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0628, compared to 0.0640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 BOB (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0620). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0623 / Low: 0.0616).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0651) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+4.59%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0651
2018 Avg (August) 0.0622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0643 0.0629 0.0634
February 0.0631 0.0620 0.0626
March 0.0628 0.0617 0.0622
April 0.0623 0.0616 0.0619
May 0.0638 0.0620 0.0628
June 0.0645 0.0635 0.0639
July 0.0643 0.0634 0.0639
August 0.0656 0.0644 0.0651
September 0.0653 0.0637 0.0643
October 0.0648 0.0634 0.0639
November 0.0639 0.0630 0.0635
December 0.0637 0.0630 0.0633