YEARLY HIGH
818.9101 SLL
YEARLY LOW
569.8461 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
698.3768 SLL

2016 BOB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 818.9101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 569.8461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 249.0640 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 600.5786 to the December average rate of 799.0712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 818.9101 was up 25.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 651.9466, 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 4,094,551 SLL
2015 Average 3,002,429 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,849,231 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,245,320.04 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

838.5061
548.0351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SLL 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 590.2013, compared to 806.5523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 216.3510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 590.2013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 806.5523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 188.5408 SLL (High: 759.0416 / Low: 570.5008). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6634 SLL (High: 574.5095 / Low: 569.8461).

June Spread (Volatile) ±188.5408
May Spread (Stable) ±4.6634

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 14.8394 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 813.0032) against the same month in 2015 (average: 541.9872), the exchange rate shifted by +271.0160 (+50.00%).

2016 Avg (October) 813.0032
2015 Avg (October) 541.9872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 608.6996 596.3641 600.5786
February 598.6464 591.3662 594.2409
March 595.8338 585.3115 591.6575
April 585.6938 570.2655 576.8181
May 574.5095 569.8461 572.2410
June 759.0416 570.5008 605.6718
July 803.5330 797.8004 800.6396
August 813.8794 793.0191 803.4692
September 817.8558 803.0778 814.3002
October 818.9101 807.6537 813.0032
November 813.6433 804.1734 808.8303
December 806.8860 792.0223 799.0712