YEARLY HIGH
10.7594 BOB
YEARLY LOW
10.0026 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5021 BOB

2014 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 10.7594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 10.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7568 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6148 to the December average rate of 10.0591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.7594 was down 0.11% compared to the 2013 peak of 10.7712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,797 BOB
2013 Average 52,774 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 50,013 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,784.00 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.7658
9.9949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.6655, compared to 10.3388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.2666 BOB (High: 10.5125 / Low: 10.2459). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0635 BOB (High: 10.6845 / Low: 10.6211).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2666
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1812 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 10.6886) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.4759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2127 (+2.03%).

2014 Avg (May) 10.6886
2013 Avg (May) 10.4759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6860 10.5720 10.6148
February 10.6997 10.5813 10.6393
March 10.7449 10.6735 10.6985
April 10.7327 10.6436 10.7015
May 10.7594 10.6452 10.6886
June 10.6845 10.6211 10.6501
July 10.6965 10.5842 10.6536
August 10.5893 10.4866 10.5469
September 10.5125 10.2459 10.3657
October 10.3324 10.2201 10.2738
November 10.2132 10.0937 10.1333
December 10.1495 10.0026 10.0591