YEARLY HIGH
3.1451 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.8470 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3414 SCR

2021 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.1451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.8470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2981 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0811 to the December average rate of 1.9524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.1451 was up 1.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.0886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,725 SCR
2020 Average 12,435 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,235 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,490.35 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.1990
1.7842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SCR 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 2.6915, compared to 1.9913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.9921 SCR (High: 3.0076 / Low: 2.0155). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0805 SCR (High: 3.1451 / Low: 3.0646).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9921
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6632 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.0811) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9758), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1053 (+55.94%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.0811
2020 Avg (January) 1.9758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1451 3.0646 3.0811
February 3.1042 3.0123 3.0645
March 3.1001 2.9396 3.0646
April 3.0076 2.0155 2.4014
May 2.3913 2.1340 2.2849
June 2.3927 2.1258 2.2528
July 2.3726 1.9519 2.1434
August 2.2265 1.8589 1.9901
September 2.0366 1.8507 1.9021
October 2.1678 1.8530 2.0023
November 2.1626 1.8522 1.9577
December 2.1699 1.8470 1.9524