YEARLY HIGH
2912.6008 STD
YEARLY LOW
2537.1923 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2672.9587 STD

2014 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2912.6008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2537.1923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 375.4085 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2604.6747 to the December average rate of 2880.2888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2912.6008 was up 5.10% compared to the 2013 peak of 2771.3086, 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 14,563,004 STD
2013 Average 13,299,594 STD
Yearly Trough Low 12,685,961 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,877,042.42 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2911.8568
2533.0408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to STD 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 2588.1960, compared to 2757.7214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169.5254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2588.1960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2757.7214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 102.7052 STD (High: 2800.5521 / Low: 2697.8469). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4233 STD (High: 2621.2683 / Low: 2599.8450).

September Spread (Volatile) ±102.7052
June Spread (Stable) ±21.4233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 34.6287 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.6287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2880.2888) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2593.2448), the exchange rate shifted by +287.0441 (+11.07%).

2014 Avg (December) 2880.2888
2013 Avg (December) 2593.2448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2624.1608 2576.8687 2604.6747
February 2628.5783 2552.0145 2599.2375
March 2585.8833 2545.6613 2564.6088
April 2590.3815 2556.6158 2568.5371
May 2607.7600 2537.1923 2583.1712
June 2621.2683 2599.8450 2608.9468
July 2646.6872 2587.6544 2614.4936
August 2691.8014 2644.6660 2662.2907
September 2800.5521 2697.8469 2745.9543
October 2831.4640 2772.2586 2798.0565
November 2859.4781 2822.1792 2845.2447
December 2912.6008 2837.3790 2880.2888