YEARLY HIGH
6.9758 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8431 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9034 BOB

2021 USD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the USD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 6.9758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 6.8431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1327 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8904 to the December average rate of 6.9001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.9758 was up 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.9404, 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 34,879 BOB
2020 Average 34,512 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,215 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 663.39 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.9208
6.8876
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 6.9049, compared to 6.9020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0964 BOB (High: 6.9395 / Low: 6.8431). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 BOB (High: 6.9156 / Low: 6.8929).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0964
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 6.9180) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.9083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+0.14%).

2021 Avg (June) 6.9180
2020 Avg (June) 6.9083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9191 6.8657 6.8904
February 6.9264 6.8927 6.9085
March 6.9339 6.8840 6.9071
April 6.9315 6.8823 6.9047
May 6.9395 6.8431 6.9006
June 6.9758 6.8938 6.9180
July 6.9261 6.8905 6.9023
August 6.9296 6.8911 6.9027
September 6.9147 6.8913 6.9025
October 6.9156 6.8929 6.9038
November 6.9190 6.8852 6.9002
December 6.9430 6.8762 6.9001