YEARLY HIGH
1372.8922 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1056.1677 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1212.1713 GNF

2016 BOB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1372.8922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1056.1677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 316.7245 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1119.8439 to the December average rate of 1340.6422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1372.8922 was up 19.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 1153.2498, 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 6,864,461 GNF
2015 Average 5,322,454 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 5,280,839 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,583,622.64 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1367.4363
1045.9078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GNF 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 1108.8380, compared to 1315.5046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 206.6666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1108.8380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1315.5046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 250.0928 GNF (High: 1306.2605 / Low: 1056.1677). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3128 GNF (High: 1117.6008 / Low: 1110.2880).

June Spread (Volatile) ±250.0928
March Spread (Stable) ±7.3128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 30.0766 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.0766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1340.6422) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1118.6493), the exchange rate shifted by +221.9929 (+19.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 1340.6422
2015 Avg (December) 1118.6493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1132.2518 1110.9412 1119.8439
February 1127.4364 1111.0269 1116.9578
March 1117.6008 1110.2880 1113.7507
April 1114.0191 1088.7971 1102.7784
May 1093.1975 1060.0633 1072.7018
June 1306.2605 1056.1677 1126.9955
July 1313.4845 1276.9052 1298.3723
August 1322.6494 1291.8415 1307.4724
September 1320.2164 1300.5659 1313.6186
October 1324.9589 1303.0709 1313.8347
November 1328.6649 1302.9124 1319.0871
December 1372.8922 1318.4928 1340.6422