YEARLY HIGH
2.5783 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5252 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5505 BOB

2022 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 2.5783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 2.5252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0531 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5492 to the December average rate of 2.5579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.5783 was down 0.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.5812, 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 12,892 BOB
2021 Average 12,772 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,626 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.75 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5593
2.5425
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 2.5469, compared to 2.5540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0501 BOB (High: 2.5783 / Low: 2.5282). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 BOB (High: 2.5655 / Low: 2.5553).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0501
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.5574) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.5546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.11%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.5574
2021 Avg (October) 2.5546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5560 2.5351 2.5492
February 2.5578 2.5252 2.5464
March 2.5561 2.5374 2.5453
April 2.5722 2.5402 2.5484
May 2.5510 2.5286 2.5441
June 2.5659 2.5425 2.5482
July 2.5522 2.5296 2.5439
August 2.5753 2.5383 2.5544
September 2.5730 2.5267 2.5555
October 2.5783 2.5282 2.5574
November 2.5657 2.5270 2.5547
December 2.5655 2.5553 2.5579