YEARLY HIGH
2.5773 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5373 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5585 BOB

2026 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.5773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.5373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5589 to the December average rate of 2.5642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.5773 was down 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,887 BOB
2025 Average 12,790 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,686 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.03 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5650
2.5557
JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 2.5575, compared to 2.5642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0311 BOB (High: 2.5684 / Low: 2.5373). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 BOB (High: 2.5580 / Low: 2.5527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.5565) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.5565
2025 Avg (February) 2.5598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5684 2.5373 2.5589
February 2.5773 2.5491 2.5565
March 2.5689 2.5433 2.5579
April 2.5675 2.5511 2.5567
May 2.5580 2.5527 2.5565
June 2.5653 2.5536 2.5586
July 2.5670 2.5613 2.5642