YEARLY HIGH
0.2932 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2873 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2900 BBD

2016 BOB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.2932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.2873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2895 to the December average rate of 0.2893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2932 was up 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2915, 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 1,466 BBD
2015 Average 1,448 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,436 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.93 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2928
0.2888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BBD 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 0.2906, compared to 0.2894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0041 BBD (High: 0.2932 / Low: 0.2891). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BBD (High: 0.2900 / Low: 0.2888).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2908
2015 Avg (April) 0.2898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2900 0.2888 0.2895
February 0.2916 0.2892 0.2901
March 0.2932 0.2913 0.2925
April 0.2932 0.2891 0.2908
May 0.2904 0.2890 0.2900
June 0.2912 0.2897 0.2904
July 0.2912 0.2891 0.2901
August 0.2899 0.2879 0.2891
September 0.2899 0.2883 0.2892
October 0.2906 0.2884 0.2893
November 0.2900 0.2880 0.2892
December 0.2902 0.2873 0.2893