YEARLY HIGH
0.1394 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1254 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1310 EUR

2016 BOB to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1332 to the December average rate of 0.1372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1394 was up 1.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1380, 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 697 EUR
2015 Average 653 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 627 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.99 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1380
0.1273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to EUR 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 0.1301, compared to 0.1319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0073 EUR (High: 0.1371 / Low: 0.1298). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EUR (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1283).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1372) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+3.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1372
2015 Avg (December) 0.1329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1346 0.1325 0.1332
February 0.1340 0.1280 0.1306
March 0.1341 0.1288 0.1313
April 0.1295 0.1263 0.1282
May 0.1306 0.1254 0.1284
June 0.1319 0.1272 0.1291
July 0.1319 0.1294 0.1311
August 0.1304 0.1275 0.1290
September 0.1297 0.1283 0.1290
October 0.1329 0.1289 0.1311
November 0.1371 0.1298 0.1341
December 0.1394 0.1347 0.1372