2026 BOB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.4921 JPY

YEARLY LOW

22.0959 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.9669 JPY

2026 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 23.4921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 22.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3962 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6634 to the December average rate of 23.3765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.4921 was up 2.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.8872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,460 JPY

2025 Average 108,239 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 110,480 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,980.76 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.4695

22.3539

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB to JPY 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 22.8987, compared to 23.3765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.9393 JPY (High: 23.0356 / Low: 22.0963). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1876 JPY (High: 23.4921 / Low: 23.3045).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9393

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 23.3765) against the same month in 2025 (average: 21.2806), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0959 (+9.85%).

2026 Avg (July) 23.3765

2025 Avg (July) 21.2806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.0356	22.0963	22.6634
February	22.8257	22.0959	22.4469
March	23.1875	22.6852	22.9707
April	23.1830	22.9108	23.0515
May	23.0880	22.7029	23.0070
June	23.4609	23.0781	23.2525
July	23.4921	23.3045	23.3765