2018 XCD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5782 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.5364 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5568 BOB

2018 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.5782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.5364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5575 to the December average rate of 2.5574, 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 2.5782 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,891 BOB

2017 Average 12,835 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,682 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.18 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5592

2.5540

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.5572, compared to 2.5563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0409 BOB (High: 2.5782 / Low: 2.5373). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BOB (High: 2.5595 / Low: 2.5566).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5575

2017 Avg (January) 2.5602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5782	2.5373	2.5575
February	2.5595	2.5566	2.5572
March	2.5652	2.5542	2.5572
April	2.5591	2.5466	2.5565
May	2.5662	2.5526	2.5572
June	2.5657	2.5532	2.5576
July	2.5635	2.5387	2.5544
August	2.5616	2.5472	2.5557
September	2.5751	2.5546	2.5588
October	2.5603	2.5449	2.5566
November	2.5638	2.5364	2.5550
December	2.5672	2.5556	2.5574