YEARLY HIGH
1.1847 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.6826 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0854 SBD

2026 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.1847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.6826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5021 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1741 to the December average rate of 0.6826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1847 was down 3.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,923 SBD
2025 Average 6,010 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,413 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,510.51 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2232
0.6335
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB to SBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 1.1658, compared to 0.8441 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.3217 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.1658
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.8441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4824 SBD (High: 1.1695 / Low: 0.6871). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.6827 / Low: 0.6826).

July Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4824
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3230 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.1741) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0459 (-3.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.1741
2025 Avg (January) 1.2200

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Month High Low Average
January 1.1847 1.1650 1.1741
February 1.1696 1.1560 1.1652
March 1.1705 1.1584 1.1641
April 1.1679 1.1581 1.1640
May 1.1648 1.1607 1.1630
June 1.1670 1.1596 1.1642
July 1.1695 0.6871 1.0056
August 0.6827 0.6826 0.6826