YEARLY HIGH
0.5386 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.5275 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5324 AED

2016 BOB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.5386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.5275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5317 to the December average rate of 0.5306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5386 was up 0.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5354, 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 2,693 AED
2015 Average 2,660 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,638 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.40 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5378
0.5300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AED 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 0.5336, compared to 0.5313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0078 AED (High: 0.5386 / Low: 0.5308). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 AED (High: 0.5326 / Low: 0.5304).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5341) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.36%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5341
2015 Avg (April) 0.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5326 0.5304 0.5317
February 0.5355 0.5312 0.5328
March 0.5385 0.5351 0.5372
April 0.5386 0.5308 0.5341
May 0.5334 0.5307 0.5326
June 0.5349 0.5320 0.5333
July 0.5347 0.5308 0.5328
August 0.5324 0.5287 0.5309
September 0.5323 0.5294 0.5310
October 0.5338 0.5297 0.5312
November 0.5330 0.5289 0.5310
December 0.5329 0.5275 0.5306