YEARLY HIGH
1.8956 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8566 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8781 BOB

2016 AED to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.8956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1.8566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8807 to the December average rate of 1.8846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8956 was up 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,478 BOB
2015 Average 9,400 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,283 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.98 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8869
1.8593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 1.8740, compared to 1.8823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0272 BOB (High: 1.8838 / Low: 1.8566). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 BOB (High: 1.8855 / Low: 1.8774).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+0.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8846
2015 Avg (December) 1.8793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8855 1.8774 1.8807
February 1.8827 1.8673 1.8767
March 1.8690 1.8570 1.8616
April 1.8838 1.8566 1.8723
May 1.8843 1.8749 1.8777
June 1.8796 1.8696 1.8752
July 1.8839 1.8703 1.8768
August 1.8916 1.8783 1.8835
September 1.8889 1.8785 1.8832
October 1.8879 1.8735 1.8825
November 1.8906 1.8763 1.8831
December 1.8956 1.8764 1.8846