YEARLY HIGH
0.1610 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0932 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1052 BOB

2026 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.1610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.0932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0678 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0941 to the December average rate of 0.1606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1610 was up 63.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0987, 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 805 BOB
2025 Average 479 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 466 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.17 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1673
0.0874
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0944, compared to 0.1377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0654 BOB (High: 0.1589 / Low: 0.0936). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0947).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0654
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.1606) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0650 (+67.89%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.1606
2025 Avg (August) 0.0957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0949 0.0934 0.0941
February 0.0954 0.0933 0.0943
March 0.0952 0.0933 0.0942
April 0.0949 0.0932 0.0940
May 0.0953 0.0947 0.0949
June 0.0954 0.0940 0.0948
July 0.1589 0.0936 0.1148
August 0.1610 0.1600 0.1606