YEARLY HIGH
12.3901 KGS
YEARLY LOW
12.0204 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2529 KGS

2021 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 12.3901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.0204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3697 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1320 to the December average rate of 12.2883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.3901 was up 0.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.3494, 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 61,950 KGS
2020 Average 55,804 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 60,102 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,848.50 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.3039
12.1164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KGS 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 12.2264, compared to 12.2794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.2436 KGS (High: 12.3901 / Low: 12.1464). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 KGS (High: 12.2990 / Low: 12.2637).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2436
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 12.2481) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.0908), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1573 (+10.43%).

2021 Avg (May) 12.2481
2020 Avg (May) 11.0908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2036 12.0204 12.1320
February 12.2744 12.1318 12.1988
March 12.3184 12.2300 12.2708
April 12.3205 12.2335 12.2810
May 12.3901 12.1464 12.2481
June 12.2687 12.1098 12.2274
July 12.3022 12.2143 12.2690
August 12.2938 12.2288 12.2675
September 12.2990 12.2637 12.2809
October 12.3025 12.2620 12.2828
November 12.3142 12.2550 12.2880
December 12.3310 12.2132 12.2883