YEARLY HIGH
2.5735 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5164 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5572 BOB

2019 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 2.5735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.5164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0571 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5563 to the December average rate of 2.5576, 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 2.5735 was down 0.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5782, 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 12,868 BOB
2018 Average 12,784 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,582 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.35 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.5596
2.5549
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 2.5571, compared to 2.5573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0437 BOB (High: 2.5602 / Low: 2.5164). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BOB (High: 2.5603 / Low: 2.5562).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 2.5592) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.11%).

2019 Avg (April) 2.5592
2018 Avg (April) 2.5565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5662 2.5447 2.5563
February 2.5603 2.5562 2.5576
March 2.5630 2.5500 2.5559
April 2.5735 2.5508 2.5592
May 2.5605 2.5521 2.5565
June 2.5629 2.5443 2.5571
July 2.5674 2.5560 2.5576
August 2.5602 2.5164 2.5553
September 2.5639 2.5352 2.5570
October 2.5608 2.5494 2.5581
November 2.5597 2.5536 2.5581
December 2.5608 2.5536 2.5576