2014 SCR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5797 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4846 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5452 BOB

2014 SCR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.5797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0951 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5727 to the December average rate of 0.4942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5797 was down 3.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,899 BOB

2013 Average 2,877 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,423 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.44 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5812

0.4784

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5689, compared to 0.5214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5689

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0410 BOB (High: 0.5273 / Low: 0.4863). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BOB (High: 0.4886 / Low: 0.4846).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 0.5723) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0239 (-4.01%).

2014 Avg (April) 0.5723

2013 Avg (April) 0.5962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5755	0.5679	0.5727
February	0.5728	0.5632	0.5694
March	0.5767	0.5650	0.5696
April	0.5797	0.5618	0.5723
May	0.5766	0.5515	0.5665
June	0.5700	0.5588	0.5632
July	0.5635	0.5591	0.5617
August	0.5621	0.5325	0.5497
September	0.5367	0.5235	0.5287
October	0.5273	0.4863	0.5073
November	0.4886	0.4846	0.4870
December	0.5190	0.4853	0.4942