YEARLY HIGH
0.8766 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.4526 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5589 BOB

2026 SCR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.8766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.4526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4240 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4919 to the December average rate of 0.8735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8766 was up 69.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5165, 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 4,383 BOB
2025 Average 2,417 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2,263 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,119.97 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9124
0.4453
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.4962, compared to 0.7471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.3901 BOB (High: 0.8660 / Low: 0.4759). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 BOB (High: 0.5094 / Low: 0.5029).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3901
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.8735) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3934 (+81.93%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.8735
2025 Avg (August) 0.4801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5198 0.4594 0.4919
February 0.5260 0.4578 0.5004
March 0.5169 0.4526 0.4888
April 0.5056 0.4544 0.4842
May 0.5094 0.5029 0.5060
June 0.5262 0.4916 0.5058
July 0.8660 0.4759 0.6207
August 0.8766 0.8675 0.8735