YEARLY HIGH
1.8479 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8285 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8408 BOB

2015 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.8285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8403 to the December average rate of 1.8399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.8479 was down 0.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.8585, 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 9,239 BOB
2014 Average 9,212 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,142 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.04 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.8431
1.8382
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 1.8409, compared to 1.8407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0158 BOB (High: 1.8443 / Low: 1.8285). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 BOB (High: 1.8446 / Low: 1.8393).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.8403) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.8431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.15%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.8403
2014 Avg (January) 1.8431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8479 1.8331 1.8403
February 1.8446 1.8393 1.8416
March 1.8437 1.8362 1.8420
April 1.8427 1.8354 1.8402
May 1.8443 1.8363 1.8415
June 1.8443 1.8345 1.8399
July 1.8454 1.8367 1.8399
August 1.8477 1.8337 1.8386
September 1.8445 1.8392 1.8417
October 1.8476 1.8405 1.8427
November 1.8446 1.8380 1.8411
December 1.8443 1.8285 1.8399