2018 VUV to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0671 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0619 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0641 BOB

2018 VUV to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0657 to the December average rate of 0.0624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0671 was down 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336 BOB

2017 Average 325 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 310 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.83 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0662

0.0619

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0651, compared to 0.0630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 BOB (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0646). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0634).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+3.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0657

2017 Avg (January) 0.0635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0671	0.0646	0.0657
February	0.0671	0.0648	0.0659
March	0.0660	0.0649	0.0655
April	0.0659	0.0648	0.0653
May	0.0646	0.0635	0.0642
June	0.0649	0.0632	0.0643
July	0.0641	0.0629	0.0636
August	0.0638	0.0634	0.0637
September	0.0641	0.0636	0.0637
October	0.0637	0.0620	0.0622
November	0.0627	0.0619	0.0623
December	0.0629	0.0621	0.0624