2019 XDR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6841 BOB

YEARLY LOW

9.3175 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.5650 BOB

2019 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 9.6841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 9.3175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3666 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6512 to the December average rate of 9.5321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.6841 was down 4.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.0873, 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 48,421 BOB

2018 Average 48,980 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 46,588 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,832.97 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.6705

9.4379

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 9.6280, compared to 9.5020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1998 BOB (High: 9.5174 / Low: 9.3175). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 BOB (High: 9.6161 / Low: 9.5698).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1998

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 9.6293) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.0178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3885 (-3.88%).

2019 Avg (April) 9.6293

2018 Avg (April) 10.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6744	9.6010	9.6512
February	9.6757	9.6218	9.6455
March	9.6763	9.5996	9.6367
April	9.6841	9.5730	9.6293
May	9.6161	9.5698	9.5947
June	9.6435	9.5372	9.6109
July	9.6315	9.5060	9.5496
August	9.5174	9.3175	9.4799
September	9.4859	9.3803	9.4573
October	9.5370	9.3932	9.4869
November	9.5437	9.4754	9.5062
December	9.5686	9.4754	9.5321