YEARLY HIGH
0.5434 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.4595 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5090 BOB

2022 SCR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.5434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0840 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5010 to the December average rate of 0.5174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5434 was up 0.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5414, 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 2,717 BOB
2021 Average 2,215 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2,297 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 419.78 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5270
0.4728
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 0.5005, compared to 0.5176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0703 BOB (High: 0.5298 / Low: 0.4595). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 BOB (High: 0.4795 / Low: 0.4757).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0703
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.5152) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5261), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-2.07%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.5152
2021 Avg (September) 0.5261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5298 0.4595 0.5010
February 0.5315 0.4739 0.5032
March 0.4795 0.4757 0.4773
April 0.5285 0.4736 0.4847
May 0.5392 0.4854 0.5225
June 0.5370 0.4806 0.5142
July 0.5379 0.4812 0.5188
August 0.5374 0.4993 0.5204
September 0.5434 0.4819 0.5152
October 0.5315 0.4991 0.5178
November 0.5398 0.4985 0.5158
December 0.5355 0.4887 0.5174