YEARLY HIGH
10.0283 BOB
YEARLY LOW
9.4580 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6630 BOB

2015 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 9.4580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5704 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8354 to the December average rate of 9.5731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.0283 was down 6.79% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.7594, 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 50,142 BOB
2014 Average 52,507 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 47,290 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,851.77 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.8648
9.5124
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 9.6850, compared to 9.6410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3514 BOB (High: 10.0283 / Low: 9.6770). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0657 BOB (High: 9.7843 / Low: 9.7186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3514
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0657

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1930 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 9.8354) against the same month in 2014 (average: 10.6148), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7794 (-7.34%).

2015 Avg (January) 9.8354
2014 Avg (January) 10.6148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0283 9.6770 9.8354
February 9.7843 9.7186 9.7589
March 9.7190 9.4588 9.5659
April 9.7088 9.4580 9.5538
May 9.8164 9.5983 9.6989
June 9.7744 9.5911 9.6972
July 9.6726 9.5788 9.6345
August 9.8172 9.5814 9.6700
September 9.7741 9.6762 9.7130
October 9.7850 9.6313 9.7136
November 9.6464 9.4797 9.5418
December 9.6276 9.4643 9.5731