YEARLY HIGH
0.7980 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.7233 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7703 BOB

2014 BWP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.7980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.7233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0747 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7742 to the December average rate of 0.7309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7980 was down 11.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,990 BOB
2013 Average 4,140 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 3,616 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.32 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8003
0.7246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BOB 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 0.7816, compared to 0.7590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0370 BOB (High: 0.7938 / Low: 0.7568). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 BOB (High: 0.7980 / Low: 0.7895).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.7940) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0492 (-5.84%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.7940
2013 Avg (May) 0.8432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7938 0.7568 0.7742
February 0.7828 0.7573 0.7691
March 0.7886 0.7744 0.7813
April 0.7959 0.7833 0.7887
May 0.7980 0.7895 0.7940
June 0.7920 0.7773 0.7820
July 0.7869 0.7781 0.7819
August 0.7837 0.7751 0.7786
September 0.7771 0.7467 0.7605
October 0.7602 0.7450 0.7536
November 0.7571 0.7417 0.7485
December 0.7492 0.7233 0.7309