YEARLY HIGH
0.1365 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1304 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1340 BOB

2021 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.1365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1334 to the December average rate of 0.1314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1365 was up 0.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 683 BOB
2020 Average 670 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 652 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.46 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1357
0.1310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1346, compared to 0.1335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0025 BOB (High: 0.1349 / Low: 0.1325). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.1355 / Low: 0.1347).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1353) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.03%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1353
2020 Avg (June) 0.1339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1339 0.1327 0.1334
February 0.1347 0.1338 0.1343
March 0.1353 0.1340 0.1346
April 0.1356 0.1345 0.1350
May 0.1357 0.1337 0.1348
June 0.1365 0.1346 0.1353
July 0.1354 0.1346 0.1350
August 0.1355 0.1347 0.1350
September 0.1349 0.1325 0.1342
October 0.1342 0.1326 0.1332
November 0.1328 0.1314 0.1321
December 0.1319 0.1304 0.1314