YEARLY HIGH
4.6366 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.8442 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3101 BOB

2016 AZN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 4.6366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.8442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7924 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3614 to the December average rate of 3.9061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.6366 was down 47.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,183 BOB
2015 Average 34,294 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 19,221 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,962.01 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.6655
3.8371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.4366, compared to 4.1837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3002 BOB (High: 4.4099 / Low: 4.1096). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 BOB (High: 4.6366 / Low: 4.5701).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4.5965) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.5813), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9849 (-30.16%).

2016 Avg (May) 4.5965
2015 Avg (May) 6.5813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4294 4.2495 4.3614
February 4.4231 4.2674 4.3600
March 4.4099 4.1096 4.2363
April 4.6077 4.4712 4.5344
May 4.6366 4.5701 4.5965
June 4.6300 4.4332 4.5311
July 4.4483 4.3256 4.4004
August 4.3316 4.1809 4.2590
September 4.2445 4.1623 4.2077
October 4.3303 4.1768 4.2738
November 4.1806 3.9631 4.0550
December 3.9841 3.8442 3.9061