YEARLY HIGH
0.2111 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1812 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1921 CAD

2016 BOB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.2111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2054 to the December average rate of 0.1929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2111 was up 4.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2023, 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 1,055 CAD
2015 Average 926 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 906 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.15 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2073
0.1847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CAD 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 0.1934, compared to 0.1909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 CAD (High: 0.2111 / Low: 0.2001). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 CAD (High: 0.1960 / Low: 0.1923).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2054) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+17.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2054
2015 Avg (January) 0.1749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2111 0.2001 0.2054
February 0.2031 0.1962 0.2000
March 0.1961 0.1904 0.1933
April 0.1915 0.1815 0.1866
May 0.1907 0.1812 0.1877
June 0.1899 0.1846 0.1872
July 0.1907 0.1870 0.1890
August 0.1902 0.1852 0.1879
September 0.1912 0.1864 0.1893
October 0.1943 0.1895 0.1916
November 0.1960 0.1923 0.1945
December 0.1961 0.1898 0.1929