2014 SBD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9653 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.9015 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9454 BOB

2014 SBD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.9653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.9015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0638 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9583 to the December average rate of 0.9135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9653 was down 2.75% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,827 BOB

2013 Average 4,854 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,508 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.92 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9628

0.9090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.9515, compared to 0.9393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9515

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0308 BOB (High: 0.9653 / Low: 0.9345). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 BOB (High: 0.9532 / Low: 0.9492).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 0.9475) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0212 (-2.19%).

2014 Avg (September) 0.9475

2013 Avg (September) 0.9688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9625	0.9504	0.9583
February	0.9533	0.9484	0.9509
March	0.9532	0.9492	0.9511
April	0.9520	0.9466	0.9502
May	0.9488	0.9422	0.9459
June	0.9576	0.9451	0.9527
July	0.9581	0.9512	0.9551
August	0.9594	0.9507	0.9554
September	0.9653	0.9345	0.9475
October	0.9405	0.9278	0.9359
November	0.9380	0.9230	0.9286
December	0.9269	0.9015	0.9135