YEARLY HIGH
1.2188 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.2011 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2135 BOB

2014 SDG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SDG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.2188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2134 to the December average rate of 1.2128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2188 was down 23.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,094 BOB
2013 Average 7,713 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 6,005 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.68 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2151
1.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.2137, compared to 1.2132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0146 BOB (High: 1.2156 / Low: 1.2011). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BOB (High: 1.2147 / Low: 1.2122).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 1.2149) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.5837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3688 (-23.29%).

2014 Avg (March) 1.2149
2013 Avg (March) 1.5837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2164 1.2108 1.2134
February 1.2157 1.2109 1.2133
March 1.2188 1.2119 1.2149
April 1.2165 1.2126 1.2146
May 1.2152 1.2118 1.2131
June 1.2144 1.2118 1.2130
July 1.2147 1.2122 1.2132
August 1.2152 1.2121 1.2131
September 1.2176 1.2114 1.2130
October 1.2165 1.2109 1.2136
November 1.2163 1.2113 1.2136
December 1.2156 1.2011 1.2128