2018 SRD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9351 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.9192 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9259 BOB

2018 SRD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.9351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.9192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9264 to the December average rate of 0.9267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9351 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,675 BOB

2017 Average 4,633 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,596 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.47 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9274

0.9250

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.9256, compared to 0.9263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0151 BOB (High: 0.9351 / Low: 0.9199). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BOB (High: 0.9263 / Low: 0.9252).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.9257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9298), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-0.44%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.9257

2017 Avg (July) 0.9298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9343	0.9194	0.9264
February	0.9263	0.9252	0.9254
March	0.9283	0.9243	0.9254
April	0.9261	0.9216	0.9252
May	0.9287	0.9237	0.9254
June	0.9285	0.9240	0.9256
July	0.9351	0.9199	0.9257
August	0.9282	0.9230	0.9261
September	0.9331	0.9257	0.9272
October	0.9278	0.9222	0.9264
November	0.9290	0.9192	0.9259
December	0.9303	0.9261	0.9267