YEARLY HIGH
68.7300 KMF
YEARLY LOW
61.9337 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.3095 KMF

2016 BOB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 68.7300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 61.9337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7964 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.3822 to the December average rate of 67.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 68.7300 was up 1.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 67.9099, 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 343,650 KMF
2015 Average 321,207 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 309,668 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,981.82 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

67.9323
62.4002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KMF 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 63.8911, compared to 64.7279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.8911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.7279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.4830 KMF (High: 67.3201 / Low: 63.8371). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8910 KMF (High: 64.1707 / Low: 63.2797).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4830
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8910

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5902 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 67.4713) against the same month in 2015 (average: 65.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3111 (+3.55%).

2016 Avg (December) 67.4713
2015 Avg (December) 65.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1156 64.1801 65.3822
February 65.8174 63.1838 64.3252
March 66.0028 63.9948 64.7061
April 63.5979 62.5341 63.1159
May 64.3241 61.9337 62.8612
June 63.8861 62.3189 62.9562
July 64.7907 62.5772 63.4835
August 64.5740 63.2563 64.1345
September 64.1707 63.2797 63.5322
October 64.9561 63.4725 64.0908
November 67.3201 63.8371 65.6552
December 68.7300 66.4161 67.4713