YEARLY HIGH
2.9886 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.8451 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8827 MDL

2016 BOB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.9886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 2.8451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1435 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9426 to the December average rate of 2.9071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9886 was up 2.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9268, 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 14,943 MDL
2015 Average 13,586 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 14,225 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.61 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9519
2.8407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MDL 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 2.8904, compared to 2.8750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1351 MDL (High: 2.9886 / Low: 2.8535). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 MDL (High: 2.8570 / Low: 2.8454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1351
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.9426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5326 (+22.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.9426
2015 Avg (January) 2.4100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9886 2.8535 2.9426
February 2.9417 2.8863 2.9120
March 2.9201 2.8590 2.8905
April 2.8722 2.8451 2.8561
May 2.9060 2.8507 2.8710
June 2.8860 2.8502 2.8702
July 2.8822 2.8460 2.8681
August 2.8570 2.8454 2.8500
September 2.8603 2.8464 2.8534
October 2.8972 2.8498 2.8719
November 2.9297 2.8578 2.8993
December 2.9272 2.8682 2.9071