YEARLY HIGH
0.1408 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1173 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1294 BOB

2014 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1391 to the December average rate of 0.1192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1408 was down 4.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 704 BOB
2013 Average 717 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 587 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.34 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1411
0.1172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1323, compared to 0.1265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0064 BOB (High: 0.1279 / Low: 0.1215). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.1338 / Low: 0.1325).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1391) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-5.42%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1391
2013 Avg (January) 0.1471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1408 0.1371 0.1391
February 0.1375 0.1323 0.1346
March 0.1323 0.1282 0.1290
April 0.1286 0.1268 0.1271
May 0.1336 0.1280 0.1315
June 0.1333 0.1315 0.1325
July 0.1338 0.1325 0.1332
August 0.1339 0.1308 0.1327
September 0.1309 0.1263 0.1283
October 0.1279 0.1215 0.1255
November 0.1217 0.1197 0.1204
December 0.1201 0.1173 0.1192