YEARLY HIGH
13.7093 LRD
YEARLY LOW
12.1432 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9463 LRD

2016 BOB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 13.7093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 12.1432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5662 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3877 to the December average rate of 13.2851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.7093 was up 3.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.2595, 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 68,547 LRD
2015 Average 62,205 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 60,716 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,830.97 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.3874
12.1594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LRD 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 12.6804, compared to 13.2121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.9035 LRD (High: 13.2163 / Low: 12.3128). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0671 LRD (High: 13.1775 / Low: 13.1104).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9035
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1259 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 13.2695) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6821 (+5.42%).

2016 Avg (August) 13.2695
2015 Avg (August) 12.5874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9033 12.2460 12.3877
February 12.3450 12.1432 12.2617
March 12.4141 12.3336 12.3820
April 13.2163 12.3128 12.7910
May 13.1425 13.0752 13.1218
June 13.1775 13.1104 13.1382
July 13.1547 13.0434 13.1007
August 13.7093 13.0127 13.2695
September 13.3099 13.1525 13.2263
October 13.3327 13.0354 13.2286
November 13.2665 13.0683 13.1626
December 13.5456 13.0693 13.2851