2014 SAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8585 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8311 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8425 BOB

2014 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.8585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 1.8311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8431 to the December average rate of 1.8413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.8585 was down 0.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.8754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,293 BOB

2013 Average 9,260 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,155 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.8440

1.8410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.8427, compared to 1.8423 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) 1.8427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0201 BOB (High: 1.8512 / Low: 1.8311). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BOB (High: 1.8437 / Low: 1.8416).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 1.8437) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8416), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.12%).

2014 Avg (September) 1.8437

2013 Avg (September) 1.8416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8485	1.8365	1.8431
February	1.8475	1.8372	1.8422
March	1.8473	1.8394	1.8432
April	1.8462	1.8410	1.8431
May	1.8453	1.8406	1.8426
June	1.8430	1.8406	1.8420
July	1.8437	1.8416	1.8427
August	1.8470	1.8411	1.8426
September	1.8585	1.8391	1.8437
October	1.8512	1.8311	1.8423
November	1.8444	1.8373	1.8412
December	1.8429	1.8397	1.8413