YEARLY HIGH
51.9328 MRO
YEARLY LOW
44.6677 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8788 MRO

2016 BOB to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 51.9328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 44.6677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2651 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4438 to the December average rate of 51.7415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.9328 was up 5.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 49.2594, 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 259,664 MRO
2015 Average 224,018 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 223,339 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,325.26 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.0713
48.1140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MRO 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 50.2044, compared to 51.5531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.2044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.5531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.2503 MRO (High: 49.9181 / Low: 44.6677). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2509 MRO (High: 51.5740 / Low: 51.3230).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2503
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2509

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1576 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 51.7415) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.1373), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6042 (+17.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 51.7415
2015 Avg (December) 44.1373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.9181 44.6677 48.4438
February 50.0409 47.7473 49.5928
March 50.8979 49.8767 50.2677
April 50.4971 50.0506 50.2604
May 51.7015 49.5816 51.0036
June 51.8498 51.4766 51.6583
July 51.7496 51.2545 51.5006
August 51.4915 51.2224 51.3715
September 51.5740 51.3230 51.4479
October 51.7205 51.3309 51.5614
November 51.8309 51.4951 51.6958
December 51.9328 51.5293 51.7415