YEARLY HIGH
131.9657 KPW
YEARLY LOW
129.2529 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.4662 KPW

2016 BOB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 131.9657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 129.2529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7128 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.2909 to the December average rate of 130.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 131.9657 was up 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 131.2100, 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 659,829 KPW
2015 Average 651,678 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 646,264 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,564.10 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

131.7813
129.8680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to KPW 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 130.7519, compared to 130.1806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.7519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.1806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.8800 KPW (High: 131.9657 / Low: 130.0857). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5375 KPW (High: 130.5087 / Low: 129.9713).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8800
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.7481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 130.8738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 130.3883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4855 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (April) 130.8738
2015 Avg (April) 130.3883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.5087 129.9713 130.2909
February 131.2372 130.1693 130.5647
March 131.9448 131.0897 131.6219
April 131.9657 130.0857 130.8738
May 130.7037 130.0559 130.4901
June 131.0468 130.3536 130.6699
July 131.0312 130.0598 130.5608
August 130.4711 129.5550 130.0937
September 130.4657 129.7367 130.1178
October 130.7773 129.8044 130.1676
November 130.4932 129.5897 130.1164
December 130.6000 129.2529 130.0274