YEARLY HIGH
0.0135 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 BOB

2018 SYP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0135 was down 58.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68 BOB
2017 Average 125 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 67 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.10 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0134
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0134).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0189 (-58.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0134
2017 Avg (January) 0.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
February 0.0134 0.0134 0.0134
March 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134
April 0.0134 0.0134 0.0134
May 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134
June 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134
July 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
August 0.0134 0.0134 0.0134
September 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134
October 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
November 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
December 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134