YEARLY HIGH
11.0062 KGS
YEARLY LOW
9.6950 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1398 KGS

2016 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 11.0062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 9.6950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3112 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9867 to the December average rate of 10.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.0062 was down 0.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.0485, 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 55,031 KGS
2015 Average 46,645 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 48,475 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,556.14 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.1089
9.6423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KGS 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 10.3686, compared to 9.9111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4766 KGS (High: 10.7826 / Low: 10.3060). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0472 KGS (High: 11.0062 / Low: 10.9590).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4766
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5359 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.9867) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.5850), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4017 (+27.98%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.9867
2015 Avg (January) 8.5850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0062 10.9590 10.9867
February 10.9915 10.6491 10.8559
March 10.7826 10.3060 10.5702
April 10.3233 9.8822 10.0342
May 9.9683 9.8818 9.9097
June 9.9575 9.7730 9.8547
July 9.8413 9.6950 9.7646
August 9.9589 9.8468 9.9167
September 10.0081 9.8436 9.9372
October 9.9451 9.8235 9.8733
November 10.0241 9.9151 9.9691
December 10.0451 9.9394 10.0058