YEARLY HIGH
83.3322 SOS
YEARLY LOW
47.0553 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.8265 SOS

2026 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 83.3322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 47.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2769 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.5318 to the December average rate of 47.7121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 83.3322 was down 4.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 86.9601, 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 416,661 SOS
2025 Average 413,290 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 235,277 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,384.49 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

86.2088
44.2124
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB to SOS 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 82.6177, compared to 59.4526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.1651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.6177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.4526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 34.2882 SOS (High: 82.6901 / Low: 48.4019). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0908 SOS (High: 82.7088 / Low: 82.6180).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.2882
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 23.4811 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.4811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 82.5318) against the same month in 2025 (average: 82.6806), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1488 (-0.18%).

2026 Avg (January) 82.5318
2025 Avg (January) 82.6806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.3322 81.9302 82.5318
February 82.6995 82.2635 82.5706
March 82.7521 82.1012 82.5667
April 82.8919 82.4150 82.7091
May 82.7088 82.6180 82.6782
June 82.7402 82.4616 82.6500
July 82.6901 48.4019 71.1932
August 48.2083 47.0553 47.7121