2021 USD to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |