YEARLY HIGH
0.1466 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1436 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1450 BMD

2016 BOB to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.1466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.1436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1448 to the December average rate of 0.1445, 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 0.1466 was up 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1458, 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 733 BMD
2015 Average 724 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 718 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.96 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1464
0.1443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BMD 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 0.1453, compared to 0.1446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0021 BMD (High: 0.1466 / Low: 0.1446). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BMD (High: 0.1450 / Low: 0.1444).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.1454) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.1454
2015 Avg (April) 0.1449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1450 0.1444 0.1448
February 0.1458 0.1446 0.1451
March 0.1466 0.1457 0.1463
April 0.1466 0.1446 0.1454
May 0.1452 0.1445 0.1450
June 0.1456 0.1449 0.1452
July 0.1456 0.1445 0.1451
August 0.1450 0.1439 0.1446
September 0.1449 0.1441 0.1446
October 0.1453 0.1442 0.1446
November 0.1450 0.1440 0.1446
December 0.1451 0.1436 0.1445