YEARLY HIGH
9.7896 BOB
YEARLY LOW
8.7544 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4541 BOB

2022 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 9.7896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 8.7544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0351 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6660 to the December average rate of 9.1797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.7896 was down 2.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.0785, 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 48,948 BOB
2021 Average 49,178 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 43,772 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,175.72 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.7146
9.1310
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 9.5525, compared to 9.3558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 1.0149 BOB (High: 9.7694 / Low: 8.7544). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 BOB (High: 9.7083 / Low: 9.6208).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0149
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1555 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 9.4573) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.7525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2952 (-3.03%).

2022 Avg (October) 9.4573
2021 Avg (October) 9.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7083 9.6208 9.6660
February 9.7344 9.5868 9.6547
March 9.6426 9.5270 9.5872
April 9.6097 9.4378 9.5337
May 9.5044 9.3797 9.4362
June 9.5089 9.3826 9.4372
July 9.4352 9.3048 9.3531
August 9.4263 9.3333 9.3789
September 9.7694 8.7544 9.4640
October 9.7896 8.8458 9.4573
November 9.7106 9.0452 9.3018
December 9.2337 9.0858 9.1797