2016 BOB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3409.7973 STD

YEARLY LOW

3033.2545 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

3209.9959 STD

2016 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 3409.7973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 3033.2545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 376.5428 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3262.7876 to the December average rate of 3363.1671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3409.7973 was up 1.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 3369.9153, 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 17,048,986 STD

2015 Average 15,985,460 STD

Yearly Trough Low 15,166,273 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,882,713.80 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3385.7934

3114.2769

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BOB to STD 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 3189.1234, compared to 3230.8684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.7450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3189.1234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3230.8684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 191.7529 STD (High: 3225.0074 / Low: 3033.2545). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.5430 STD (High: 3285.6021 / Low: 3247.0591).

June Spread (Volatile) ±191.7529

January Spread (Stable) ±38.5430

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 86.3747 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -86.3747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3363.1671) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3255.7354), the exchange rate shifted by +107.4317 (+3.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 3363.1671

2015 Avg (December) 3255.7354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3285.6021	3247.0591	3262.7876
February	3269.5756	3172.1361	3211.8492
March	3292.2292	3164.8739	3223.2780
April	3171.3826	3085.7929	3136.9033
May	3192.3351	3073.7969	3138.2763
June	3225.0074	3033.2545	3161.6460
July	3226.7574	3184.5335	3210.0934
August	3200.4013	3120.4381	3160.2036
September	3182.0962	3142.7220	3160.2712
October	3260.5884	3133.4716	3209.5547
November	3356.0211	3192.9264	3281.9203
December	3409.7973	3306.4870	3363.1671