2018 XDR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.0873 BOB

YEARLY LOW

9.5231 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7977 BOB

2018 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 10.0873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.5231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5643 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9399 to the December average rate of 9.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.0873 was up 0.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.0338, 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 50,437 BOB

2017 Average 48,110 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 47,615 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,821.38 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.0828

9.5607

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 9.9437, compared to 9.6516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3011 BOB (High: 10.0583 / Low: 9.7572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0647 BOB (High: 9.6450 / Low: 9.5803).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3011

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1655 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.0393) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6604 (+7.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 10.0393

2017 Avg (February) 9.3789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0583	9.7572	9.9399
February	10.0873	9.9806	10.0393
March	10.0873	9.9751	10.0390
April	10.0709	9.9352	10.0178
May	9.9351	9.7519	9.8523
June	9.8309	9.7034	9.7736
July	9.7549	9.6094	9.6976
August	9.7046	9.6266	9.6619
September	9.7588	9.6707	9.6938
October	9.6722	9.5610	9.6375
November	9.6646	9.5231	9.6042
December	9.6450	9.5803	9.6149