2018 USD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9677 BOB

YEARLY LOW

6.8552 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.9098 BOB

2018 USD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 6.9677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 6.8552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1126 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9119 to the December average rate of 6.9114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9677 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,839 BOB

2017 Average 34,687 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 34,276 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.78 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9164

6.9023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.9110, compared to 6.9085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1107 BOB (High: 6.9677 / Low: 6.8571). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 BOB (High: 6.9173 / Low: 6.9093).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1107

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.9119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.9191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.9119

2017 Avg (January) 6.9191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9677	6.8571	6.9119
February	6.9173	6.9093	6.9109
March	6.9326	6.9027	6.9110
April	6.9161	6.8823	6.9091
May	6.9354	6.8985	6.9111
June	6.9339	6.9002	6.9121
July	6.9281	6.8609	6.9035
August	6.9227	6.8840	6.9068
September	6.9594	6.9040	6.9152
October	6.9194	6.8778	6.9092
November	6.9289	6.8552	6.9050
December	6.9379	6.9068	6.9114