YEARLY HIGH
90.2177 SOS
YEARLY LOW
80.1435 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.0487 SOS

2016 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 90.2177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 80.1435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0742 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.6009 to the December average rate of 82.7801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 90.2177 was down 14.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 104.9334, 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 451,089 SOS
2015 Average 488,177 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 400,718 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,370.80 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

90.2830
82.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SOS 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 88.2813, compared to 83.8161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.2813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.8161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.0281 SOS (High: 84.1717 / Low: 80.1435). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7917 SOS (High: 84.8588 / Low: 84.0671).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.0281
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2338 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 88.7016) against the same month in 2015 (average: 101.5801), the exchange rate shifted by -12.8785 (-12.68%).

2016 Avg (April) 88.7016
2015 Avg (April) 101.5801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.1537 88.7466 89.6009
February 89.6943 88.3916 88.9012
March 90.0471 88.8214 89.5381
April 90.2177 87.2349 88.7016
May 89.1031 85.7976 87.5898
June 87.1477 83.7806 85.3559
July 85.3989 83.4117 84.4783
August 84.8680 83.5713 84.1816
September 84.8588 84.0671 84.3507
October 85.0445 83.0294 84.0817
November 84.1717 80.1435 83.0240
December 84.2827 80.3723 82.7801