YEARLY HIGH
6.9551 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8008 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9110 BOB

2019 USD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 6.9551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 6.8008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1542 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9085 to the December average rate of 6.9121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.9551 was down 0.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.9677, 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 34,775 BOB
2018 Average 34,549 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,004 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.16 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.9174
6.9049
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 6.9107, compared to 6.9112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1181 BOB (High: 6.9190 / Low: 6.8008). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 BOB (High: 6.9194 / Low: 6.9082).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1181
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 6.9163) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.9091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+0.11%).

2019 Avg (April) 6.9163
2018 Avg (April) 6.9091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9354 6.8771 6.9085
February 6.9194 6.9082 6.9119
March 6.9266 6.8918 6.9075
April 6.9551 6.8936 6.9163
May 6.9199 6.8972 6.9090
June 6.9264 6.8761 6.9108
July 6.9386 6.9077 6.9121
August 6.9190 6.8008 6.9059
September 6.9291 6.8516 6.9105
October 6.9207 6.8899 6.9135
November 6.9176 6.9013 6.9134
December 6.9206 6.9013 6.9121