2026 SZL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7403 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4029 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4715 BOB

2026 SZL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SZL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.7403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.4029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3374 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4239 to the December average rate of 0.7279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7403 was up 76.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,701 BOB

2025 Average 1,936 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,015 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,686.80 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7593

0.3821

JanuMarcMayJuly

SZL 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 0.4219, compared to 0.6204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1985 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.2880 BOB (High: 0.7082 / Low: 0.4203). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 BOB (High: 0.4356 / Low: 0.4273).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2880

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.7279) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3380 (+86.67%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.7279

2025 Avg (August) 0.3899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4381	0.4175	0.4239
February	0.4356	0.4273	0.4318
March	0.4357	0.4029	0.4135
April	0.4237	0.4068	0.4171
May	0.4255	0.4148	0.4224
June	0.4280	0.4165	0.4225
July	0.7082	0.4203	0.5129
August	0.7403	0.7177	0.7279