2016 BOB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.5289 JPY

YEARLY LOW

14.4621 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.7696 JPY

2016 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 17.5289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 14.4621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0668 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1505 to the December average rate of 16.7675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.5289 was down 3.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.1829, 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 87,645 JPY

2015 Average 87,653 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 72,310 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,334.22 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.4012

14.3928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to JPY 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 16.2220, compared to 15.3172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.5972 JPY (High: 16.5124 / Low: 14.9152). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3576 JPY (High: 16.6751 / Low: 16.3175).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5972

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3576

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5820 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 16.6254) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.1872), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5618 (-3.27%).

2016 Avg (February) 16.6254

2015 Avg (February) 17.1872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5278	16.9212	17.1505
February	17.5289	16.2708	16.6254
March	16.6751	16.3175	16.5259
April	16.3912	15.4146	15.9439
May	16.0999	15.3859	15.7852
June	15.9436	14.8221	15.3010
July	15.5119	14.6338	15.0618
August	14.9110	14.4621	14.6435
September	15.0120	14.5045	14.7487
October	15.1873	14.6824	14.9946
November	16.5124	14.9152	15.6869
December	17.0720	16.3837	16.7675