YEARLY HIGH
0.1189 FKP
YEARLY LOW
0.0970 FKP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1074 FKP

2016 BOB to FKP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to FKP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.1189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 FKP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1005 to the December average rate of 0.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1189 was up 20.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0989, 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 594 FKP
2015 Average 474 FKP
Yearly Trough Low 485 FKP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.48 FKP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1189
0.0982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to FKP 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 0.1014, compared to 0.1133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0129 FKP (High: 0.1099 / Low: 0.0970). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 FKP (High: 0.1011 / Low: 0.0986).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1171) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+24.10%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1171
2015 Avg (October) 0.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1023 0.0979 0.1005
February 0.1050 0.0993 0.1014
March 0.1044 0.1009 0.1025
April 0.1036 0.0990 0.1017
May 0.1011 0.0986 0.0999
June 0.1099 0.0970 0.1023
July 0.1126 0.1090 0.1103
August 0.1123 0.1086 0.1104
September 0.1117 0.1080 0.1100
October 0.1189 0.1117 0.1171
November 0.1183 0.1147 0.1161
December 0.1181 0.1136 0.1158