YEARLY HIGH
2.0792 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.8319 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9237 SCR

2016 BOB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 2.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 1.8319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2472 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8937 to the December average rate of 1.9343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0792 was up 1.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0527, 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 10,396 SCR
2015 Average 9,637 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,160 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,236.18 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9607
1.8876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SCR 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 1.9279, compared to 1.9195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2161 SCR (High: 2.0792 / Low: 1.8630). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 SCR (High: 1.9344 / Low: 1.8965).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2161
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.9431) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0859 (-4.24%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.9431
2015 Avg (February) 2.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9790 1.8590 1.8937
February 2.0792 1.8630 1.9431
March 1.9897 1.8904 1.9435
April 2.0563 1.8477 1.9546
May 2.0036 1.8936 1.9319
June 1.9467 1.8319 1.9007
July 1.9586 1.8483 1.9090
August 1.9457 1.8898 1.9132
September 1.9344 1.8965 1.9157
October 1.9373 1.8862 1.9159
November 1.9497 1.8954 1.9290
December 1.9596 1.9010 1.9343