YEARLY HIGH
0.4068 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.3774 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3946 BOB

2019 MDL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.3774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4035 to the December average rate of 0.4004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4068 was down 3.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,034 BOB
2018 Average 2,056 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 1,887 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.86 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4068
0.3789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.3947, compared to 0.3944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0140 BOB (High: 0.3982 / Low: 0.3843). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BOB (High: 0.4068 / Low: 0.4020).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.4045) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-2.41%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.4045
2018 Avg (February) 0.4145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4055 0.4003 0.4035
February 0.4068 0.4020 0.4045
March 0.4063 0.3982 0.4022
April 0.3997 0.3864 0.3919
May 0.3879 0.3791 0.3852
June 0.3831 0.3774 0.3812
July 0.3958 0.3833 0.3905
August 0.3982 0.3843 0.3918
September 0.3937 0.3865 0.3904
October 0.4011 0.3901 0.3960
November 0.3993 0.3938 0.3971
December 0.4029 0.3949 0.4004