YEARLY HIGH
0.7954 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.7836 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7897 BOB

2018 SVC to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.7954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.7836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7901 to the December average rate of 0.7899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7954 was down 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,977 BOB
2017 Average 3,965 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 3,918 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.58 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7903
0.7888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.7898, compared to 0.7897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 BOB (High: 0.7926 / Low: 0.7840). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BOB (High: 0.7901 / Low: 0.7891).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7973), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-0.89%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7902
2017 Avg (September) 0.7973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7926 0.7840 0.7901
February 0.7901 0.7891 0.7897
March 0.7925 0.7890 0.7899
April 0.7904 0.7892 0.7897
May 0.7925 0.7889 0.7897
June 0.7923 0.7884 0.7898
July 0.7901 0.7837 0.7889
August 0.7912 0.7875 0.7897
September 0.7954 0.7895 0.7902
October 0.7902 0.7891 0.7898
November 0.7920 0.7836 0.7895
December 0.7927 0.7896 0.7899