2016 BOB to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2770 GMD

YEARLY LOW

5.6786 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0860 GMD

2016 BOB to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 6.2770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 5.6786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5984 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7184 to the December average rate of 6.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.2770 was down 0.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3336, 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 31,385 GMD

2015 Average 29,829 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 28,393 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,991.80 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.2520

5.6699

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GMD 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 5.9972, compared to 6.1748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.5616 GMD (High: 6.2751 / Low: 5.7135). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 GMD (High: 6.1903 / Low: 6.1508).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5616

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 6.2035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.2341), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0306 (-0.49%).

2016 Avg (April) 6.2035

2015 Avg (April) 6.2341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.7363	5.6859	5.7184
February	5.7635	5.6786	5.7257
March	6.2751	5.7135	5.9401
April	6.2770	6.1502	6.2035
May	6.2173	6.1652	6.1989
June	6.2261	6.1437	6.1965
July	6.2301	6.1580	6.1923
August	6.2081	6.1155	6.1661
September	6.1883	6.1281	6.1602
October	6.1903	6.1508	6.1707
November	6.2304	6.1289	6.1742
December	6.2597	6.1319	6.1855