YEARLY HIGH
3449.7617 STD
YEARLY LOW
3057.5234 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3215.7467 STD

2022 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 3449.7617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 3057.5234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 392.2383 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3069.8867 to the December average rate of 3301.6406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3449.7617 was up 11.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 3097.3207, 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 17,248,808 STD
2021 Average 15,010,499 STD
Yearly Trough Low 15,287,617 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,961,191.31 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3337.9105
3045.5209
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 3155.3053, compared to 3276.1880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 120.8826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3155.3053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3276.1880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 262.9534 STD (High: 3449.7617 / Low: 3186.8083). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1065 STD (High: 3305.0221 / Low: 3291.9157).

July Spread (Volatile) ±262.9534
December Spread (Stable) ±13.1065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 57.4465 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -57.4465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 3240.5554) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2985.6391), the exchange rate shifted by +254.9163 (+8.54%).

2022 Avg (July) 3240.5554
2021 Avg (July) 2985.6391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3093.4357 3060.6706 3069.8867
February 3104.1421 3057.5234 3072.7187
March 3127.0493 3095.2700 3111.6232
April 3158.7996 3108.8451 3140.0026
May 3344.0219 3191.5680 3239.5989
June 3382.0729 3191.1749 3298.0019
July 3449.7617 3186.8083 3240.5554
August 3264.1888 3210.1603 3236.7932
September 3290.9237 3237.3651 3258.0785
October 3351.6921 3264.9628 3313.5447
November 3342.0096 3291.6266 3306.5155
December 3305.0221 3291.9157 3301.6406